Considerations of planning theory and practice in Namibia

Frayne, Bruce

dc.contributor.author	Frayne, Bruce
dc.date.accessioned	2026-02-10T09:56:02Z
dc.date.available	2026-02-10T09:56:02Z
dc.date.issued	1997
dc.identifier.uri	https://digital.unam.edu.na/xmlui/handle/11070.1/21804
dc.description	This paper examines the evolving debate on rural and urban development in Africa, driven by persistent poverty and the long‑lasting impacts of colonial rule on economic, social, and political systems. Using Namibia as a case study, the paper explores how colonial ideologies shaped planning practices over the past century and assesses how post‑independence shifts in ideology have influenced contemporary planning theory and policy. As Africa’s newest independent nation and a notable example of democratic stability, Namibia provides a revealing context for analysing why regional development programmes and urban management strategies have often struggled to achieve equitable socio‑economic progress.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	University of Namibia	en_US
dc.subject	Rural development in Namibia	en_US
dc.subject	Rural development in Namibia	en_US
dc.subject	Urban development in Namibia	en_US
dc.subject	Colonial history of Namibia	en_US
dc.subject	Southern Africa Namibia	en_US
dc.title	Considerations of planning theory and practice in Namibia	en_US
dc.type	Working Paper	en_US