Cooperation among municipalities, universities and local industries for new and impactful local economic development solutions

The innovation required to effect economic and social transformation in local municipalities often takes time, resources, information platforms and intensive stakeholder engagements. This article discusses how local universities, municipalities and the HSRC formed “communities of practice” to jointly identify and co-produce innovative solutions for local economic development in Vhembe in Limpopo and OR Tambo in the Eastern Cape.