ARR710S - APPLIED REGIONAL AND RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2023


ARR710S - APPLIED REGIONAL AND RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2023



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nAm I Bl A un IVE RSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnDLOGY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BTAR
NQF LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: ARR710S
DATE: JUNE 2023
COURSE NAME: APPLIED REGIONAL AND RURAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER{$)
MODERATOR
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Jane Gold
Naita Kamho
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES {Including this front page)

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Applied Regional and Rural Economic Development
Question 1
ARR7105
a. Explain the economic theory of Pure Public Good
(5)
b. Using this theory, demonstrate how an economic resource may not be optimally utilized for
the benefit of the whole community
(5)
[10]
Question 2
a. Explain the concept of "the tragedy of the commons".
(5)
b. Relate this concept to the economic use and value of communal land in Kavango East to
demonstrate your understanding.
(5)
[10]
Question 3
Maltahohe has embarked on a pilot project designed to improve the economic development of the
small rural population living in the village.
a. Discuss the main economic aims of the project.
(5)
b. Demonstrate how five of the work packages will contribute to the realisation of this vision.
(15)
[20]
Question 4
Justify the statement, providing evidence, that the establishment of a Regional Council is the most
effective way of promoting regional economic development in Namibia.
[10]
Question 5
Discuss the challenges that confront the development of a green hydrogen energy economy in
Namibia. The following points should be addressed:
a. Explain how green energy is manufactured and what by-product/s occur.
(2)
b. Indicate the raw materials required, showing where and how these resources will be
obtained.
(5)
c. Where are the markets for the new resources? What logistics are required for
transportation?
(5)
d. Are any economic/environmental impacts foreseen? Justify your answer.
(5)
e. What is the national economic gain for Namibia by developing green hydrogen?
(3)
First Opportunity Examination Question Paper Page 2 of 3 June 2023
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Applied Regional and Rural Economic Development
ARR710S
Question 6
a. The government of Namibia has taken several national actions to ensure that poverty is
reduced and/or eradicated nationwide. Elaborate on these key interventions.
(5)
b. Discuss the global importance to the Sustainable Development Goals.
(5)
(10]
Question 7
a. Namibia claims to have an inclusive approach to the development of small, medium and
large-scale economic enterprises. Identify the five main groups of stakeholders and indicate
their role in the process of development.
(10)
b. Justify the importance of the dialogue between public and private organisations.
(5)
(15]
Question 8
Examine how a smart approach to economics can be applied to an organisation such as Eros
Primary school to ensure development takes place.
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TOTAL MARKS
100
First Opportunity Examination Question Paper Page 3 of 3 June 2023