‘I participate through suffering’: Rethinking community participation in Local Economic Development in Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa
Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit
Published online on May 12, 2026
Abstract
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Local Economic Development (LED) in South Africa is often framed as a participatory and inclusive strategy aimed at addressing unemployment and inequality. However, in practice, participation tends to be procedural rather than transformative. This study ...
Local Economic Development (LED) in South Africa is often framed as a participatory and inclusive strategy aimed at addressing unemployment and inequality. However, in practice, participation tends to be procedural rather than transformative. This study ...