Artisans and technicians in South Africa: what the future holds

There are widespread claims of a shortage of artisans in South Africa. While there is general agreement that artisan development is crucial, there is little consensus about the scale and nature of the demand, or about the nature and quality of artisanal training and work preparation. Angelique Wildschut and Gerard Ralphs report.

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2025-05-05
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https://doi.org/10.14749/28930076
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Local Economic Development and Planning
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Abstract

There are widespread claims of a shortage of artisans in South Africa. While there is general agreement that artisan development is crucial, there is little consensus about the scale and nature of the demand, or about the nature and quality of artisanal training and work preparation. Angelique Wildschut and Gerard Ralphs report.

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