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namely, the concentric, the sector, multiple nuclei models as postulated by Burgess, Hoy!, and
Harris and Ullman respectively are also presented. Among the issues deliberated in this
section are the approach, roles and responsibilities of the United Nations Capital
Development Fund (UNCDF) towards local development.
Chapter three establishes the dynamics of development (in terms of political, demographic,
and other variables). Politics has a tremendous effect on development. People have political
power over development if people become owners of development and make political
decisions about development action and funding. Negative demographic patterns such as fast
population growth rate, a very young age structure and crowding have a direct negative effect
on the poverty situation and at the same time they make it more difficult to initiate
development efforts. Other variable factors like culture, tradition, economic and
psychological environments are also reviewed in this chapter. The economic and political
relationships that underpin the dynamics between urban and rural areas are also discussed.
Chapter four gives an overview of the physical setting ofthe study, with a view to indicating
the spatial and local parameters and attributes that play a significant role in influencing
planning and development in the study area. Chapter five primarily indicates the methodology
of collecting, analysing and interpreting data and information in the study area. Diverse data
sampling techniques, data collection and statistical analysis are presented and explained in
this chapter.
Chapter six is specifically devoted to the analysis and interpretation of the data collected.
With the help of statistical techniques the data is analysed and inferences made from the
outcomes ofthe analysis. Finally, chapter seven makes an attempt to summarise and integrate
the findings of the study. Recommendations of the study are then presented based on
judgements that have emerged from earlier analyses.
1.7 CONCLUSION
The uneven spatial distribution of capacity, resources and development prospects raIses
challenges on the constitutional mandate of municipalities to make their places attractive to
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