Useful Websites & Links

There are various websites and links which offer information on Local Economic Development (LED) in South Africa and from other parts of the world, including government institutions, international organisations, universities and research institutes. The following list gives a brief overview of different sources: 

South African Institutions & Organisations 

• Bank of Initiatives of the Development of Enterprising Actions & Strategies (I.D.E.A.S.)
• Department of Economic Development (EDD)
• Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA)
• Gijima KZN LED Support Programme
• IDASA
• Khanya-aicdd: African Institute for Community-driven Development
• LG ICT Network - SALGA Project
• Municipal Demarcation Board
• National Development Agency (NDA)
• National Economic Development & Labour Council (NEDLAC)
• National Treasury
• South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
• SANGONeT
• South African Cities Network (SACN)
• South African Government: Constitution, Acts, Bills & White Paper's
• South African Government: Contact Details
• South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR)
• TradeInvest South Africa

Women in LED

• Gender Links
• Business Womens Association of South Africa (BWASA)