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Cultural tourism and indigenous languages: fostering economic development in Polokwane Local Municipality

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  • Fortune Tebogo Maswanganyi

    (North-West University, South Africa)

  • Abiodun Salawu

    (North-West University, South Africa)

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This paper explores the potential role of indigenous languages in fostering local economic development through cultural-tourism within the Polokwane Local Municipality. As a region rich in cultural diversity and indigenous heritage, Polokwane presents a unique opportunity to leverage its linguistic and cultural assets for sustainable economic growth. This paper discusses how the incorporation of indigenous languages can contribute to various aspects of local economic development, including tourism, entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and community engagement. Therefore, this conceptual paper uses a traditional literature review and secondary data analysis techniques to discuss trends of research on the relationship between indigenous language, cultural tourism and local economic development. Key Words:Local Economic Development, Cultural Tourism, Indigenous Languages, Cultural Preservation

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  • Fortune Tebogo Maswanganyi & Abiodun Salawu, 2023. "Cultural tourism and indigenous languages: fostering economic development in Polokwane Local Municipality," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 12(10), pages 32-40, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:12:y:2023:i:10:p:32-40
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i10.3116
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