Final Adopted IDP - KZN Development Planning

SWOT ANALYSIS
Strengths
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Strong heritage
Availability of land
Access to municipal airport
Good rail links
Parliamentary Building
Identification of P700 corridor
Low crime rate
Tourism attractions
Stable and skilled work force
Adoption of good policies
Weaknesses
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Culture of non-payment still prevalent
High rate of unemployment
Number of child headed households
Geographic location
Outdated technology
Vastness of undeveloped land
Lack of commercial and industrial development
Lack of recreational facilities
Opportunities
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Rich heritage to unlock tourism
Availability of land for commercial and industrial development
Geographical linkages provided by P700
Transportation linkages provided by the municipal airport, rail links and tarred
roads
Unlocking socio-economic development through initiatives such as aloe farming etc
Attracting potential investors to enhance employment and improve the economy
Development of cooperation with traditional leadership
Promotion of inclusive governance
Targeting high customer debt through innovative strategies
Okhukho mining resources
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