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6.1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER SIX
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Research is a tool for change and an essential instrument for matching theory with spatial
reality for the improvement of the society's spatial and non spatial environments (Magi,
2005). The analysis of the spatial and local economic development provides a basis for the
better understanding ofthe socio-economic viability ofthe landscape and cultural attributes in
the study area In this manner some theoretical accepted principles are translated into reality
in this chapter. In some way, the local authorities in the Ulundi Local Municipality have
neglected the provision oflocal economic development features and facilities.
This section ofthe study provides an insight into the situational and land use analysis of the
local economic development in terms of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
(SWan of the study area. The section offers an overview into the available human and
natural resources such as the population, service levels, needs of the people and landscape
attributes providing a framework ofdevelopment in the long run for the study area.
6.2 RESTATEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES
In order to deal appropriately with this section ofthe work, it is necessary to refresh our focus
ofthe study, the objectives ofthe research as stated earlier in chapter one were outlined as:
(a) To determine the various landscape and cultural attributes (land uses) existing
in the Ulundi Local Municipality and establish the extent to which these
attributes are ofdevelopmental relevance to local community.
(b) To investigate the steps taken to alleviate poverty. empower women and
facilitate socio-economic upliftment of the rural communities such as
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