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6.6 Key aspect presented: Enhancing opportunities for private sector investment.
Comment received:
a) Legislative processes that stifle sustainable development should be identified and
reviewed.
b) PSDF should focus on removing planning obstacles for sustainable land‐use (e.g.
mining) in terms of sound business principles.
c) There is no efficient strategy through which the benefits from mining can reach the
affected communities and environment. A model community trust should be
developed in order to optimise the distribution of benefits that result from the use
of community‐based resources.
d) Industries should formulate strategies to sustain socio‐economic development after
the life‐span of projects.
6.7 General comment received:
a) Capacity of municipalities with regard to land‐use management and general
governance has to be improved. Specific reference is made to the capacity to
facilitate the use of resources to the benefit of all concerned.
b) Communication between Provincial Government and municipalities pertaining to
planning, land‐use, etc. must be improved.
c) Communication with local communities, education and mentorship regarding land‐
use planning and implementation is of key importance.
d) PSDF must enhance integration of sectoral interests.
The various presentations and an abriged report of the meetings have been loaded on the
website.
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