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Hence, the 'sustainable development' reflects a counter belief or ameliorates the notion that the natural environment is a place with fmite resources so that continued population growth, production and consumption ultimately put severe stress on natural resources (SARDC, 1994). The introduction ofbest-practices is important for sustainable economic development to take place. In consonance with the definition by the Brundtland Commission's report, this study embraces sustainable development as an approach to a healthy and fulfilling living without damaging the environment and endangering future welfare ofthe people ofUlundi. 1.4.9 Spatial analysis This concept refers to an approach to geography in which the locational variation of a phenomenon or a series ofphenomena is studied and the factors influencing or controlling the patterns ofdistribution investigated. This allows the comparison oftwo or more patterns, for example, the pattern of a single phenomenon in different areas, or the pattern of different phenomena or variables in one area; and it allows tests to be developed to show whether a pattern differs significantly from a random pattern (Pask and Williams, 1993). The phrase properly refers to a variety of techniques, many still in their early development, using different analytic approaches and applied in diverse fields. The phrase is often used in a more restricted sense to describe techniques applied to structures at the human scale, most notably in the analysis of geographic data. The phrase is even sometimes used to refer to a specific technique in a single area of research, for example, to describe geostatistics [www.wikipedia.orWwiki/Remote sensing, (2007)1. In consonance with the abovementioned definition, this study engages in analysis of various attribute data to determine locational differences especially between the five spatial units of the study area already mentioned. 1.4.10 Prospect The concept 'prospect' refers to the possibility of future success resulting from the provision of infrastructure resources and facilities. The provision of development facilities coupled with the usage ofthe existing facilities, as well as present and future shortages that need to be 13
attended to by the local authorities, may be regarded as relating to prospects of the future. According to Kraus (1978) one ofthe goals ofrecreation and tourism is to enrich the quality of life in the community by providing pleasurable and constructive leisure opportunities for the residents ofall ages, background and socio-economic classes for a better future. In the context ofthis study, this defmition clearly means that for the future development and provision of development facilities, proper planning is essential on the part of the local authorities, and more specifically for the Ulundi Local Municipality. 1.4.11 Perspective The concept 'perspective' has many shades of meaning and varies with the subject matter presented. The concept refers to values, viewpoints, judgement and meaning that provide the framework and point of view from which an individual or community may view a situation (Theodorson and Theodorson, 1970). For purposes ofthis research study, this concept refers to the way a spatial or environmental situation portrays itself and the manner in which its importance is interpreted by the local community in the study area. 1.4.12 Problem The concept 'problem' is variously defined. According to [www.wordig.comJproblem, (2007)], the term 'problem' refers to a situation, condition or issue that is unresolved or undesired. Usually the nature of a problem is such that an answer or solution is needed. In such cases, problem solving is used to understand important aspects of the issue so that an answer or solution can be found. In this research, problem means any challenging scenario or task that presents a test ofthe abilities ofdecision makers at all levels ofgovernment. 1.4.13 Poverty Poverty embraces a wide range of circumstances associated with need. hardship and lack of resources. For some, poverty is a subjective and comparative term; for others, it is moral and 14
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attended to by the local authorities, may be regarded as relating to prospects <strong>of</strong> the future.<br />
According to Kraus (1978) one <strong>of</strong>the goals <strong>of</strong>recreation and tourism is to enrich the quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> life in the community by providing pleasurable and constructive leisure opportunities for<br />
the residents <strong>of</strong>all ages, background and socio-economic classes for a better future.<br />
In the context <strong>of</strong>this study, this defmition clearly means that for the future development and<br />
provision <strong>of</strong> development facilities, proper planning is essential on the part <strong>of</strong> the local<br />
authorities, and more specifically for the Ulundi Local Municipality.<br />
1.4.11 Perspective<br />
The concept 'perspective' has many shades <strong>of</strong> meaning and varies with the subject matter<br />
presented. The concept refers to values, viewpoints, judgement and meaning that provide the<br />
framework and point <strong>of</strong> view from which an individual or community may view a situation<br />
(Theodorson and Theodorson, 1970). For purposes <strong>of</strong>this research study, this concept refers<br />
to the way a spatial or environmental situation portrays itself and the manner in which its<br />
importance is interpreted by the local community in the study area.<br />
1.4.12 Problem<br />
The concept 'problem' is variously defined. According to [www.wordig.comJproblem,<br />
(2007)], the term 'problem' refers to a situation, condition or issue that is unresolved or<br />
undesired. Usually the nature <strong>of</strong> a problem is such that an answer or solution is needed. In<br />
such cases, problem solving is used to understand important aspects <strong>of</strong> the issue so that an<br />
answer or solution can be found. In this research, problem means any challenging scenario or<br />
task that presents a test <strong>of</strong>the abilities <strong>of</strong>decision makers at all levels <strong>of</strong>government.<br />
1.4.13 Poverty<br />
Poverty embraces a wide range <strong>of</strong> circumstances associated with need. hardship and lack <strong>of</strong><br />
resources. For some, poverty is a subjective and comparative term; for others, it is moral and<br />
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