A detailed grade 12 economic geography summary of Industrial Development Zones (IDZs), Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs/SEZS) and the advantages and disadvantages of each for final exams.
Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) are specific areas designated within Spatial
Development Initiatives (SDIs), aimed at promoting economic growth and industrial
development. These zones are located either in ports or near airports and are part of a
broader government plan to upgrade infrastructure and services to make these areas
competitive with modern, world-class industrial zones.
Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs/SEZS) are large-scale development programmes
designed to created and support development corridors across parts of South Africa,
and sometimes into neighbouring countries. These corridors focus on improving
infrastructure, particularly transport, to promote economic growth in targeted areas.
Differences between SDIs and IDZs:
ASPECT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES (IDZS) SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (SDIS)
Specific areas (often ports or near Large-scale *development corridors
Focus airports) designated for industrial spanning across regions or countries
development
To create world-class industrial zones To improve transport infrastructure and
and attract investment by upgrading promote economic growth in marginal
Objective
infrastructure and services areas
Focused on individual towns or zones, Broader scope, covering regions or
Geographic often linked to industrial hubs corridors across parts of South Africa
Scope
- Infrastructure upgrades in - Development of transport links (roads,
ports/airports railways)
Key Features
- Government incentives for investors - Economic activities along corridors
Richards Bay, East London, Coega Coega, Durban, Richards Bay (as part
Example
of transport corridors)
Locations
To attract private investment into To boost economic productivity and
Primary Aim industrial areas address inequality by improving
infrastructure
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