Special Economic Zones and Socio-Economic Development in South Africa: A Structured Review of Employment Creation and Industrial Policy
1 minuto The Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have become an important component of South Africa’s industrial policy aimed at stimulating investment, industrialisation, employment creation, and regional economic development. Despite their strategic importance, concerns remain regarding the extent to which SEZs contribute meaningfully to addressing persistent socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, inequality, and uneven regional growth. This study evaluates the impact of SEZs on employment creation and socio-economic development in South Africa while examining the institutional and structural factors influencing their performance. The study adopted Continue lendo→