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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF REGIONALAND RURALDEVELOPMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BRAR
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: ASP720S
COURSE NAME: APPLIEDSPATIALPLANNING
DATE: JULY2025
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY/ SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S)
MODERATOR
Dr Laudika J l<andjinga
Ms Rosena Mubiana
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the entire question paper before answering the questions.
2. Read each question carefully and address all parts of the questions.
3. Answer ALLthe questions.
4. Answers may be written in any order but must be legibly numbered.
5. Please write clearly and legibly.
6. Ensure your Student Number is on the EXAMINATION BOOK(s).
Permissible Items: Pencil, eraser, and ruler
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES
(Including this front page)
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Applied Spatial Planning
ASP720S
QUESTION 1
(a) In your opinion, briefly discuss why there is a need for spatial planning in Namibia.
(5)
(b) Identify and discuss a particular spatial planning activity/ project, including its objectives.
In your discussion, explain how it can solve a particular problem.
(5)
(c) With the help of ONEself-explanatory diagram, illustrate the following spatial concepts in
the context of rural areas. (6 marks for a diagram & 2 marks each for an explanation). (10)
• Nodes and service centres
• Corridors and activity spines/routes
(d) Synthesising and Shaping Spatial Argument involves several questions. Outline eight
questions to be answered (considered) when shaping the spatial argument.
(8)
[28]
QUESTION 2
The Stepmore Settlement Case Study from South Africa, which was discussed in class, offers
a clear understanding of the challenges facing remote areas.
(a) Outline four appropriate strategies to solve Stepmore Settlement issues.
(8)
(b) One of the Stepmore Intervention Logics was establishing a Trade Centre in the
settlement. Briefly discuss how establishing the trade centre would be a focal point for
development and create opportunities for local and surrounding rural households. (7)
[15]
QUESTION 3
(a) Briefly motivate the rationale for involving communities in regional planning and
development.
(7)
(b) During community engagement, it is essential to be guided by guiding principles. Briefly
describe these principles.
(5)
(c) What are possible factors affecting coordination in planning development?
(5)
(d) Rural and urban areas are interdependent and interlinked. Discuss this statement and
provide clear examples.
(6)
(e) Briefly explain with specific examples why the National Rural Development Policy was
introduced, including its main objectives.
(5)
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Applied Spatial Planning
ASP720S
(f) Briefly explain the results of the key challenges in rural development as explained in the
National Rural Development Policy (NRDP).
(10)
(g) Regional and Constituency offices are constrained by several factors when coordinating
line ministries to reflect local priorities for Rural Development. Discuss these factors in
detail.
(8)
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QUESTION 4
(a) Describe the importance of a regional profile in regional and rural development.
(b) What are the advantages of the regional development profile?
TOTAL MARl<S: 100
THE END!
(5)
(6)
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