Can a mega-event be developmental? : a case study of Cape Town as it prepares for the 2010 World Cup

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dc.contributor.advisorLincoln, Daviden_ZA
dc.contributor.authorCristando, John Ren_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-27T19:43:52Z
dc.date.available2014-12-27T19:43:52Z
dc.date.issued2006en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical (leaves 97-101).en_ZA
dc.description.abstractCities and nations around the world vigorously compete to host mega-events such as the Olympics and the World Cup, despite the history of mixed economic and social impacts of these events. While such events have been traditionally sought by hosts as vehicles primarily for economic growth, image enhancement, and generation of civic and cultural pride, a recent trend is emerging in which substantial developmental components are integrated into hosting strategies. This study utilizes the human development paradigm, and its attendant emphasis on facilitating gains by the poor and disadvantaged, to evaluate the degree to which Cape Town can integrate developmental priorities into the role it plays as one of South Africa's host cities of the 2010 World Cup. The analysis focuses on the clash between the city's expansive human development objectives and the logistical and commercial dictates of hosting a mega-event. Also brought to the fore are the consequential public planning decisions required when hosting a mega-event in a developing city, with ramifications that can be particularly acute for the disadvantaged..en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationCristando, J. R. (2006). <i>Can a mega-event be developmental? : a case study of Cape Town as it prepares for the 2010 World Cup</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10281en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationCristando, John R. <i>"Can a mega-event be developmental? : a case study of Cape Town as it prepares for the 2010 World Cup."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10281en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationCristando, J. 2006. Can a mega-event be developmental? : a case study of Cape Town as it prepares for the 2010 World Cup. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Cristando, John R AB - Cities and nations around the world vigorously compete to host mega-events such as the Olympics and the World Cup, despite the history of mixed economic and social impacts of these events. While such events have been traditionally sought by hosts as vehicles primarily for economic growth, image enhancement, and generation of civic and cultural pride, a recent trend is emerging in which substantial developmental components are integrated into hosting strategies. This study utilizes the human development paradigm, and its attendant emphasis on facilitating gains by the poor and disadvantaged, to evaluate the degree to which Cape Town can integrate developmental priorities into the role it plays as one of South Africa's host cities of the 2010 World Cup. The analysis focuses on the clash between the city's expansive human development objectives and the logistical and commercial dictates of hosting a mega-event. Also brought to the fore are the consequential public planning decisions required when hosting a mega-event in a developing city, with ramifications that can be particularly acute for the disadvantaged.. DA - 2006 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2006 T1 - Can a mega-event be developmental? : a case study of Cape Town as it prepares for the 2010 World Cup TI - Can a mega-event be developmental? : a case study of Cape Town as it prepares for the 2010 World Cup UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10281 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/10281
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationCristando JR. Can a mega-event be developmental? : a case study of Cape Town as it prepares for the 2010 World Cup. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 2006 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10281en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Social Developmenten_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherDevelopment Studiesen_ZA
dc.titleCan a mega-event be developmental? : a case study of Cape Town as it prepares for the 2010 World Cupen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMPhilen_ZA
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