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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
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