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NSDP Alignment Study: Report Two: 2030 Xhariep Indicative Development Framework (2030 XIDF): March 2010
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Executive Summary
Section one outlines the purpose of this report and its background in terms of the National Spatial
Development Perspective (NSDP).
This report (Report Two) contains a long term 2030 Xhariep Indicative Development Framework (2030
XIDF) to inform the future sustainable long term development of the Xhariep region. This framework has
been informed by extensive research and stakeholder participation. Report One, Xhariep Situational
Analysis, contains a comprehensive review of trends which impact on the future of the Xhariep District
and which have informed the development of the XIDF.
The Xhariep District is vast and covers roughly an area of 34289 km. In 2007, the total population was
127,626 people (Statistics South Africa: 2007 Community Survey) or 0.26% of the national population of
48,502,063 people. This population lives in 23 small towns and surrounding rural areas.
The District‟s economy produced approximately 3.45% of the Province‟s economic value in 2006, with a
Gross Value Added of R1.808 billion (Quantec Regional Statistics).
The purpose of the 2030 Xhariep Indicative Development Framework (XIDF) is as follows:
a) To outline a 2030 best case scenario or vision for the District‟s long term development framework
which can mobilize support from key stakeholders as part of an ongoing process of consensus
building and strategically aligned and leverage action between both state and non-state roleplayers
b) To provide a high level indicative development framework, or long term strategic, of strategic
objectives and initiatives which can impact on the achievement of the desired 2030 scenario and
vision
c) To assist in aligning the Xhariep IDP with the National Spatial Development Perspective.
The 2030 XIDF is therefore a tool which can alter the development trajectory of the District and unite
provincial and local stakeholders behind a common vision which can leverage government and private
sector resources in a targeted manner which can meaningfully impact on Xhariep‟s sustainability and
quality of life.
Section two summarises the main past trends, causes, and possible implications for Xhariep (as analysed
in detail in Report One);
Section three presents the Xhariep 2030 vision and best case scenario regarding a long term view of
Xhariep‟s potential future
Section four presents the 2030 Xhariep Indicative Development Framework (2030 XIDF), identifying
key strategic choices and initiatives which can make a meaningful impact on achieving the 2030 vision
and best case scenario
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