Unlocking the Potential of Cities as Drivers of Growth

2025/02/03 by Economic Research Southern Africa
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paper · doi:10.71587/vj06f725

Abstract

This policy brief is based on papers and discussions from the “The Role of Cities as Potential Drivers of Economic Growth and Prosperity” Conference convened by Economic Research Southern Africa (ERSA) in Muldersdrift, Gauteng, from 31 October to 1 November 2024 in collaboration with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC); Spatial Economic Activity Data – South Africa (SEAD-SA); and the University of the Free State (UFS).

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