Township economies must be a key focus for development – and accurate data is crucial

An economic strategy for reviving South African townships after the pandemic must address the massive unemployment, increased levels of poverty, food insecurity and potential for social unrest facing the country. Policymakers and service providers need to sharpen their understanding of township realities – and geospatial datasets can provide the tools. Published in the Daily Maverick.

Township economies must be a key focus for development – and accurate data is crucial

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