First published in 1999, this volume responds to the recent application of Local Economic Development around the world and examines its impact in South Africa in the wake of the nation's recent political transition. Etienne Louis Nel observes how the initiative is taking on a dual form of community-led and authority-led initiatives. Nel explores the issue through areas including South Africa's space economy, a case study of Stuttenheim and local economic development in East London.

First published in 1999, this volume responds to the recent application of Local Economic Development around the world and examines its impact in South Africa in the wake of the nation's recent political transition. Etienne Louis Nel observes how the initiative is taking on a dual form of community-led and authority-led initiatives. Nel explores the issue through areas including South Africa's space economy, a case study of Stuttenheim and local economic development in East London.

In the December edition we look at the tourism potential of BRICS nations, join the Creole people in celebrating their unique culture at the Seychelles 2013 Festival Kreol and provide useful tips for vehicle recovery when driving off road in Africa's harsh terrain.

The April edition looks at how the Seychelles is leading the way in Private Sector Relations (page 18), we feature Kenya's Maasai Mara Conservancy as our April Destination Review (pages 19 - 22) and visit Mdumbi Backpackers in South Africa's Wild Coast for our April Property Review feature (pages 24 - 25). Richard George looks at Special Interest Tourism (page 28) AND A new article series on Photography, by professional photographer Peter Wickham, starts in this edition (page 29).