# Economics Grade 12 P1 North West Mock 2019 Memo (English)

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                                NATIONAL
                           SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                  GRADE 12

                                 ECONOMICS P1

                                SEPTEMBER 2019

                             MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 150

                     This marking guideline consists of 18 pages.

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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)

QUESTION 1

1.1       MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

          1.1.1      D PP – open
          1.1.2      C PP – Jugler
          1.1.3      B PP – 1 April to 31 March
          1.1.4      A PP – Balance of Payments
          1.1.5      B PP – Sanctions
          1.1.6      C PP – Accelerated Shared Growth Initiative of South Africa
          1.1.7      D PP – infant mortality
          1.1.8      A PP – Skills Development Programme                         (8 x 2)      (16)

1.2       MATCHING ITEMS

          1.2.1      G P – where long term funds are borrowed and saved by
                           consumers and business enterprises.
          1.2.2      E P – also known as the national product at constant prices.
          1.2.3      B P – do not change direction until after the business cycle has
                           changed its direction.
          1.2.4      A P – when officials tend to obey rules and regulations without
                            judgement.
          1.2.5      C P – allowed to respond to market forces within certain limits.
          1.2.6      H P – implemented by the SARB to try and stabilize prices.
          1.2.7      F P – an international bank that promote economic recovery
                           development.
          1.2.8      I P – used to determine the prices of inputs.                 (8 x 1)    (8)

1.3       GIVE THE TERM/CONCEPT

          1.3.1      Real P
          1.3.2      Business Cycle P
          1.3.3      Deregulation P
          1.3.4      International Trade P
          1.3.5      Disinvestment P
          1.3.6      Life expectancy P                                              (6 x 1)   (6)

                                                                    TOTAL SECTION A:          30

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SECTION B

Answer TWO of the three questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.

QUESTION 2

2.1
          2.1.1      Name TWO injections in the circular flow.
                     · Investments P
                     · Government spending P
                     · Export income P                                               (2 x 1)   (2)

          2.1.2      Why should climatic conditions be considered as a reason for
                     international trade?
                     · Different climate conditions allow certain countries to grow crops
                       that other countries cannot grow. PP
                     · It creates an opportunity for large scale production (exports).PP
                        (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                (1 x 2)    (2)

2.2       Data Response
          2.2.1      In which phase of a business cycle is a recession period
                     experienced?
                     Down swing P /
                     Contraction P                                                             (1)
          2.2.2.     Give any industry currently experiencing a low economic
                     growth rate.
                     · Trade P
                     · Agriculture P
                     · Transport P
                     · Mining P
                     · Manufacturing P
                     · Construction P
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                              (1)

          2.2.3      Describe the term Gross Domestic Product.
                     Refers to the value of all final goods and services that are
                     produced P within the borders of a country over a certain period. P       (2)
          2.2.4      Briefly explain the impact a recession might have on the
                     economy.
                     · Economic activity decreases PP
                     · Households receive less income and spending decrease. PP
                     · Business confidence decrease, i.e. business invest and produce
                        less. PP
                     · The real GDP decreases and the country will be in a contracting
                        phase. PP
                       (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)        (Any 1 x 2)         (2)

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          2.2.5      How can the fiscal policy be used to stimulate a weakened
                     economy?
                     Fiscal policy can stimulate a weakened economy by:
                     · increasing government expenditure to stimulate further
                        economic activity. PP
                     · creating income earned from job creation programmes that will
                        enable consumers to demand more goods and services. PP
                     · decreasing the tax rate which will increase consumer’s
                        disposable income. PP                              (Any 2 x 2)        (4)
                        (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)

2.3       Data Response
          2.3.1      Give an example of renewable energy.
                     ·  Solar P
                     ·  Wind P
                     ·  Tidal P
                     ·  Biomass P
                     ·  Biofuel P
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                             (1)
          2.3.2      List any other State Owned Enterprise not mentioned in the
                     extract above.
                     · Central Post office P
                     · ACSA / SAA P
                     · Telkom P
                     · Transnet P
                     · Denel P
                     · SAFCOL P
                        (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                          (1)

          2.3.3      Describe the term nationalisation.
                     It is when the government takes ownership and control of an
                     existing enterprise in the free market. PP
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                             (2)
          2.3.4      Why would the privatisation of an SOE benefit the economy?
                     · It generates additional funds through income generated from tax.
                         PP
                     · It will broaden the tax base through total assets, investment and
                       income streams that are subject to taxation. PP
                     · It will create greater efficiency in the economy, because the profit
                       driven industries are more effective. PP
                     · Promote more foreign investment in the SA and the inflow of
                       capital. PP
                     · Relieve pressure on the budget to alleviate shortages. PP
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                             (2)

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          2.3.5      How can Eskom function more effectively to benefit the
                     consumer?
                     Eskom can function more effectively by:
                     · allowing consumers to make payments directly to Eskom as the
                       supplier - cut out the middle man. PP
                     · producing at lower costs, e.g. cheaper suppliers. PP
                     · applying effective management and control - no corruption and
                       nepotism. PP
                     · employing qualified and competent workers on all levels of the
                       business. PP
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)           (Any 2 x 2)      (4)

2.4       Discuss interest rates and import substitution as measures used to
          correct the balance of payments disequilibria.

          Interest rates
          · Interest rates can be increased to reduce spending on imports. PP
          · Foreigners on the other hand might take advantage by increasing their
             investment in the country with the higher interest rate. PP   (Any 2 x 2)

          Import substitution
          · Import control can be stricter, through increasing custom duties. PP
          · Local producers can be motivated to produce more locally with the help of
             subsidies. PP
          · Goods which were imported can be produced locally. PP             (Any 2 x 2)    (8)
             (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)
          (A maximum of 4 marks may be allocated for mere listing of facts/examples)

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2.5       Evaluate the functioning of markets in the circular flow model.

          The functioning of markets in the circular flow model can have a positive
          impact by:
          · availing the factors of production for economic activities, PP e.g. capital for
            investments through the factor market P
          · allowing consumers to earn an income from the sale of the factors of
            production which will enable them to purchase goods and services in the
            product market. PP
          · enabling households, the business sector and other participants to access
            funds for trading and production, PP through financial markets e.g. banks.
            P
          · enabling industries to obtain capital goods from other countries, that are
            not domestically available, PP through foreign exchange markets e.g.
            machinery P
          · earning valuable income through exports through the foreign exchange
            markets. PP

          The functioning of markets in the circular flow model can have a negative
          impact by:
          · failing to provide enough training, employment possibilities will be limited, if
            the factor market is ineffective PP
          · struggling firms who suffer to produce quality goods for the product market.
            PP
          · inefficiently satisfying the needs and wants of consumers PP
          · providing inadequate transport, technology and communication to reach
            existing markets PP                                                                (8)
          (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)
          (A maximum of 2 marks may be allocated for mere listing of facts / examples)

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 QUESTION 3

3.1
          3.1.1      Name TWO elements in the scorecard of Black Economic
                     Empowerment.
                     · Equity ownership P
                     · Management and Control P
                     · Employment equity P
                     · Preferential procurement / Tendering P
                     · Enterprise Development P
                     · Social Responsibility P                       (Any 2 x 1)                (2)

          3.1.2.     Why are economic indicators used to assess the economy?
                     · They are used to establish the state of the economy. PP
                     · When statistics change, they inform us of changes in the
                       economy. PP
                     · Provide a meaningful feedback. PP
                     · They are compiled for specific purposes, e.g. CPI. PP
                       (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)         (Any 1 x 2)         (2)

3.2       Data Response
          3.2.1      Give ONE factor that is used to measure human development.
                     · Life expectancy P
                     · Literacy P
                     · Level of education P
                     · Standard of living P
                        (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                            (1)

          3.2.2.     Why is economic freedom in South Africa so important?
                     Every citizen should be able to live the life that will lead to greater
                     opportunities and a good standard of living P
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                               (1)
          3.2.3      Describe the term demography.
                     It is physical structure of the population, including race, gender,
                     etc. PP                                                                    (2)
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)
          3.2.4      How will an improved infrastructure contribute to an increase
                     in the quality of life?
                     · Improving the mobility of production factors and access to
                         various resources or opportunities. PP
                     · Enabling people to reach their destinations easier (time
                         management). PP
                     · Ensuring that there are more methods of communication, such
                         as cellular phone, internet, advertisements, etc. PP
                     · Ensuring the availability of better healthcare facilities, such as
                         modern equipment in hospitals. PP                        (Any 1 x 2)   (2)
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)

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          3.2.5      Comment about the success of the South African social policy
                     in boosting economic development,

                     The social policy is successful to boost economic development by:
                     · granting social grants that forms the most important source of
                       income to a large number of South Africans PP
                     · creating jobs through the Expanded Public Works Programme
                       for poor people and equips them with skills training. PP
                     · providing community based projects which are driven by the
                       government to create income opportunities. PP
                     · providing poor households with limited free water and electricity
                       monthly. PP
                     · providing school feeding schemes at public schools to help poor
                       children with a daily ration PP
                     · municipalities providing good service delivery and access to
                       clean water, sanitation and waste disposal. PP
                     · poor people receives free health care services such as
                       consultation, hospitalization, medicine, etc. PP
                     · children from poor households qualify to receive free education
                       PP

                     AND/OR

                     The social policy is not successful to boost economic development
                     because:
                     · it is not successful to eradicate nepotism and corruption PP
                     · houses are allocated to family members of senior officials. PP
                     · healthcare facilities are not well managed. PP        (Any 2 x 2)    (4)
                        (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)

3.3       Data Response
          3.3.1      Give any factor that can improve the production capacity of a
                     firm.
                     · Better technology P
                     · Trained and skilled workers P
                     · Production subsidies P
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                           (1)

          3.3.2.     Why should a country produce more goods and services?
                     · To supply in all the needs and wants of the citizens. P
                     · To ensure there is economic development. P
                     · To improve the GDP.                                                  (1)
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)
          3.3.3      Describe the term capital deepening.
                     Occurs when the capital stock per worker is increased. PP
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                           (2)

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          3.3.4      What positive role can the government play in improving the
                     quality of natural resources?
                     · By implementing and enforcing strict laws and regulations on
                        pollution PP
                     · Enforcing strict laws that protect and preserve them. PP
                     · Enforcing strict laws and regulations that prevent exhaustion
                        and exploitation. PP
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                             (2)

          3.3.5      How successful has the South African government been in
                     improving the quality of labour?
                     Positive:
                     · improving skills development through SETA’S PP
                     · improving physical and social infrastructure for example more
                       educational institutions were established in most areas after
                       1994 PP
                     · making bursaries and study loans accessible every year. PP

                     AND/OR

                     Negative:
                     · Not all children are attending schools – some are excluded due
                        to their poor family background or lack of information PP
                     · some people still can’t afford further education like universities.
                        PP
                     · much needed upgrading of infrastructure like roads and bridges
                        have not been done which could have created thousands of
                        much needed jobs PP                                   (Any 2 x 2)
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)
                                                                                              (4)

3.4       Differentiate between housing and urbanisation as social indicators.
          Housing
          · Many South African citizens are poor and cannot afford property. PP
          · The government supplies housing subsidies and the private sector
              provides housing loans. PP
              (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                (Any 2 x 2)

          Urbanisation
          · The natural growth of the urban population is an indicator of a country’s
             social development. PP
          · Migration from rural to urban areas indicates development. PP
          · Establishment of new towns indicates the level of social development. PP
             (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                    (Any 2 x 2)
          (A maximum of 4 marks may be allocated for mere listing of facts/examples)          (8)

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3.5       How successful is the South Africa’s New Growth Path to influence
          economic growth and economic development?

          The NGP has been successful in influencing growth and development, by:
          · creating jobs through physical and social infrastructure expansion in areas
             such as energy, transport, communication, water and housing. PP
          · creating employment in the agricultural value chain by addressing the high
             costs of fertilisers and other inputs and by promoting, processing and
             export marketing. PP
          · creating jobs in the mining value chain by increasing mineral extraction,
             improving infrastructure and skills development and supporting the
             beneficiation on the final manufacturing of consumers and capital goods.
             PP
          · improving a green economy through expansion of infrastructure and
             technology in solar energy, wind energy and bio-fuels. PP
          · improving manufacturing sectors, skills development, research and
             investment. PP
          · expanding tourism and certain high level services. PP

          The NGP has not been successful in influencing growth and development
          because:
          · high unemployment rates still exist in all sectors of the economy PP
          · growth levels are decreasing in all sectors of the economy. PP
          · major pollution and inefficient allocation of resources is evident PP
          · high shortage of energy (load shedding) and water supply is experienced
             PP
          · there is still no equal distribution of income and wealth. PP
          (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                        (Any 4 x 2)     (8)
          (A maximum of 2 marks may be allocated for mere listing of facts/examples)

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QUESTION 4

4.1       4.1.1      Name any TWO member states which form part of BRICS.
                     · Brazil P
                     · Russia P
                     · India P
                     · China P
                     · South Africa P                               (Any 2 x 1)                (2)

          4.1.2.     What effect will the depreciation of the Rand have on the
                     demand for foreign goods?
                     The demand for imported goods will decrease, because it will be
                     too expensive to import. PP                                               (2)
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)

4.2       Data Response
          4.2.1      What is the main source of government income?
                     Personal income tax P                                                     (1)
          4.2.2      Why are certain food items exempted from VAT?
                     To ensure that poor people can buy basic goods. P                         (1)
          4.2.3      Describe the term capital gains tax.
                     It is tax paid on the return when a fixed asset is sold. PP               (2)
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)
          4.2.4      Briefly explain why education receives the largest part of the
                     budget.
                     Human resources are the most important assets to create jobs and
                     to increase economic growth and development. PP                           (2)
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)
          4.2.5      How will an increase in VAT affect the economically
                     marginalised people?
                     The increase in the VAT rate might:
                     · increase prices of goods and services and economic
                       marginalised people will be able to afford less. PP
                     · increase poverty and decrease the standard of living PP
                     · Economically marginalised people will only be able to buy the
                       most basic products.PP
                       (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)         (Any 2 x 2)        (4)

4.3       Data Response
          4.3.1      Name ONE country that forms part of the Northern
                     hemisphere.
                     · Norway P
                     · Australia P
                     · Canada P
                     · Japan P
                     · South Korea P
                     · USA P                                                                   (1)
                     · Germany P
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)

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          4.3.2      Name ONE category which is used to compare developed and
                     developing countries.
                     · Standard of living P
                     · Globalisation inequalities P
                     · Environment P
                     · Sustainable development P                                                 (1)

          4.3.3      Describe the term globalization.
                     It is the worldwide interfacing and interaction of economies, with
                     trade as an important element and IT making it possible. PP                 (2)
          4.3.4      What negative effect might HIV/AIDS have on countries in the
                     South?
                     The life expectancy decreases, because the countries are too poor
                     to supply sufficient healthcare. PP
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                                (2)
          4.3.5      How can the developed and developing countries level the
                     playing field?
                     · The governments of developed countries can decrease
                        subsidies P on agricultural products to give the developing
                        countries the opportunity to compete. P
                     · Developing countries can remove tariffs on manufactured
                        goods. PP                                                 (2 x 2)        (4)
                     (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)

4.4       With the aid of a Phillips curve, briefly explain the relationship between
          unemployment and inflation.

                                                             Allocation of marks

                                                             Labelling of axes = 1
                                                             Labelling on axis = 1
                                                             Correct shape of PC =1
                                                             Correct shift to PC 2 =1
                                                                                        Max 4

          · The PC-curve shows the initial situation (A is the point of intersection of
            the PC-curve of the x-axis), it shows the natural state of unemployment
            for example, 8%. PP
          · This is the rate of unemployment that causes no pressure on wages - if
            unemployment is on the left of A, inflation starts to increase. PP
          · If the economy is stimulated so that the unemployment rate falls to B, e.g.
            3%, wages increase to such an extent that inflation is at 2%. PP
          · If unemployment falls to C, for example, 8%, inflation caused by wage
            increases is at 6%.
          · By contrast, if unemployment increases from D to C inflation falls from
            6% to 2%. PP                                                                         (8)
          · The curve thus suggests that there is an inverse relationship (a trade-off)
            between unemployment and inflation. PP                            (Any 2 x 2)
            (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)
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4.5       How is the South African economy influenced by the effects of
          international trade?

          The SA economy will be positively influenced by:
          · The living standard of South Africans will improve through specialization
             in the production of certain goods. PP
          · The increase in technology leads to mass productionPP, e.g. use of
             cellphones. P
          · Increasing production efficiency, e.g. resources are used more effectively
             - less waste. PP
          · More choices of goods and services from all over the world - not only from
             South Africa. PP
          · Increased competition leads to innovation and high standards in economic
             capacity. PP
          · Globalisation brings the countries of the world together and share
             knowledge. PP

          The SA economy will be negatively influenced by:
          · Less developed countries like S.A. might not be able to compete with
             developed countries. PP
          · Specialisation causes some producers to close down their businesses.
             PP
          · Globalisation let people tend to forget their cultures and indigenous
             knowledge systems disintegrate. PP
          · Mass production leads to domestic people buying inferior quality goods
             from other countries at the expense of local producers. PP
          (Accept any other correct, relevant answer.)                        (Any 4 x 2)     (8)

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                                                                   TOTAL SECTION B:           80

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SECTION C

Answer ONE question from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.

QUESTION 5
· Discuss in detail export promotion.
     · Reasons (4)
     · Methods (6)
     · Advantages (8)
     · Disadvantages (8)                                                           (26)

·   Evaluate the success of South African trade policy in protecting the local
    textile industry against foreign competition.                         (10)

Introduction

Export Promotion involves providing incentives to encourage local businesses to
produce goods for exports. PP                                                (Max 2)
(Accept any other correct relevant response)

Body

MAIN PART

Reasons for export promotion
· The country achieves significant export-led economic growth. PP
· It enlarges the production capacity of the country. PP
· Export markets are much bigger than local markets. PP
· Larger production units create more job opportunities and more workers will be
   employed. PP
· It leads to lower retail prices due to mass production. PP                 (Max 4)
Methods of export promotion
· Incentives P
   - The government supplies information on export markets in order to stimulate
     exports. PP
   - E.g. research on new markets, concessions on transport charges, in order to
     stimulate exports. P
· Subsidies P
   - Incentives which encourage exporters to increase the amount of their
      production. PP
   - Direct subsidies: Cash payments to exporters. PP
   - Indirect subsidies: Refunds on import tariffs and general tax rebates. PP
· Trade neutrality P
   Subsidies equal in size to import duties, are paid. PP                     (Max 6)
Advantages of export promotion
· There are no limitations to size and scale of market. PP
· Production is based on cost and efficiency. PP
· There is increased domestic production. PP
· Exchange rates would be realistic. PP                                        (Max 8)
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Disadvantages of export promotion P
· The real cost of production is hidden P
   - The real cost of production is reduced by subsidies and incentives. PP
   - The product may thus never be able to compete in the open market. PP

· Lack of competition
     - Incentives and subsidies reduce prices and force competitors who may be able
       to create sustainable and profitable businesses out of the market. PP
     - That leads to a lack of competition. PP
    - Total potential trade is therefore reduced with subsidies rather than without
       subsidies. PP
·   Increased tariffs and quotas P
    - Overseas countries may retaliate with tariffs and even quotas when similar
       goods are sold domestically below their real cost of production. PP
    - Export promotion results in increased tariffs and quotas by powerful overseas
       competitors. PP
    - Export promotion results in the protection of labour-intensive industries by
       developed countries. PP

· Protection of labour-intensive industries P
    − Developing countries often maintain high levels of effective protection for their
      industries that produce labour-intensive goods in which developed countries
      already have or can achieve comparative advantage. PP                        (Max 8)
    (Accept any other relevant higher order conclusion)                                (26)

ADDITIONAL PART
The government is successful in protecting the local textile industry by:
· implementing the Proudly South African campaign to support local production and
   creation of jobs. PP
· reprioritising funds to the clothing and textiles production incentive from special
   economic zones. PP
· providing direct and indirect subsidies to infant industries. PP
· ensuring that infant industries are able to grow and can take advantage of economies
   of scale to become competitive. PP
The government is unsuccessful in protecting the local textile industry because:
· local industries become too dependent on protection policies as a result many
   domestic textile manufacturers closed down. PP
· many local textile manufacturers closed down due to inequality between
   international competitors.PP
· many wholesalers make use of suppliers from abroad, e.g. Woolworths. PP
· dumping still occurs, because European manufacturers still dump clothing in South
   Africa at prices below cost. PP
· job losses increase due to a lack of protection in this industry. PP       (Max. 10)
  (Accept any other relevant answer.

Conclusion

The government should promote exports for the best possible investments and positive
balance of payments. PP
(Accept any other relevant higher order conclusion)                        (Max. 2)            [40]
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QUESTION 6

·   Discuss in detail regional development in South Africa in terms of the
    benchmark criteria.                                                 (26 marks)

·   Evaluate the success of South Africa's regional development policies.
                                                                      (10 marks)

INTRODUCTION

Regional development is the development of specific areas or geographical regions to
increase economic growth and development in those areas. PP
(Any other relevant definition/answer.)
(Max. 2)

BODY

MAIN PART

Aims of regional development

·   It attempts to limit the negative effects of economic centralization, for example the
    concentration of economic activities in only a few (mostly urban) areas. PP
·   It aattempts to stimulate development in poorer areas by using skilled labour, other
    natural resources and infrastructure in neglected areas. PP
·   To implement and coordinate the implementation of national and regional industrial
    policies. PP
·   To prevent new imbalances, such as monopolies. PP
·   To support the economic and social conversion of areas experiencing structural
    difficulties. PP

Benchmark criteria

Good governance P
· Regional development strategies should be managed effectively and free of
  corruption. PP
· Democratic decision making, transparency, financial management and control. PP
· Projects should be correctly programmed, monitored and evaluated. PP
Integration P
· An integrated approach, ensuring that the benefits of one region spill over to other
   industries and areas. PP
Partnerships P
· It should be built between the central government, local authorities, civil society,
   special interest groups, NGO’s and the private sector. PP
Provision of resources P
· Sufficient resources should be provided in areas where resources are poor, e.g.
   infrastructure. PP
· Examples of resources are skilled workers, social and physical infrastructure. PP

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Investing in social capital P
·  Governments need to improve the quality of education and healthcare in the region.
   PP
Competitiveness P
· Enterprises established as a result of regional policies, should be competitive and
   not need to depend on financial aid from the government. PP

Development of people, for people, by people P
· Workers-to-the-work means a priority for employment creation. PP
· The employment may not be at a commutable distance from where structurally
  unemployed people live - workers have to move to where the employment is. PP
· Workers-to-workers are most likely to solve long-term problems of unemployment
  and regional differences in growth and development. PP
· It stimulates economic activity and avoids workers to leave areas to which they are
  attached and with which they have traditional ties. PP
· Policies work-to-workers also reduce over population in urban areas and thereby
  prevents unwanted side effect like pollution, drug abuse, HIV and AIDS and crime.

Development from below P
· Concentrate on issues at grass roots level where most urgent human needs exist. -
  it starts by dealing with poverty. PP

Total development as a multi-dimensional process P
· Treat development from a global perspective covering all human life, including the
   interaction of welfare forces in a community, including education, health and
   nutrition. PP                                                           (Max 26)
 (Accept any other correct relevant answer.)

ADDITIONAL PART

SA was successful in their Regional Development Policies by:
· intervention in industries was based on sound economic research and analysis
   which lead to growth. PP
· provision of subsidies and incentives enabled substantial progress and growth in
   the upgrading of value-adding and labour intensive manufacturing sectors. PP
· great success was achieved in combating customs fraud, and targeting illegal
   imports and products of inferior quality through import restrictions. PP
· aligning trade policy with industrial policy took place. PP
· it resulted in South African industries being more competitive in global market. PP

SA was unsuccessful in their Regional Development Policies because:
· industries have closed down due to the withdrawal of financial support by the
   government. PP
· there are no traces of good governance due to corruption and nepotism, PP e.g.
   State capture. P
· lack of accountability and transparency as a result programmes are not correctly
   monitored and evaluated. PP
· policies are only implemented for a short term goal (no sustainability), e.g.
   programme like EPWP for human resources and protection policies for natural
   resources. PP
· the lack of discipline in schools and poor management of healthcare centres has a
   negative impact on regional development. PP                           (Max. 10)
    (Accept any other correct relevant answer)

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CONCLUSION
Although the regional development policies of South Africa compare well with
international best practices for regional development, certain shortcomings can be
observed in its regional policies through the implementation of the NIPF and
IPAP 1 and 2. PP                                                              (Max 2)
(Accept any other correct relevant answer)
                                                                                            [40]

                                                                  TOTAL SECTION C:          40
                                                                     GRAND TOTAL            150

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