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Productive asset creation as a panacea to reinforce local economic development in Botswana

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  • Kudzai Percy Siyavizva

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Productive asset creation has been proposed as a potential solution for local economic development. The research study explores the concept of productive asset creation and its impact on local economies. The main objective of the study was to establish the impact of Productive Assets Creation (PAC) in stimulating Local Economic Development in Botswana The research study discusses value creation and value appropriation, highlighting the role of innovation and competition in capturing societal value through productive assets. Local Economic Development provides a multilevel perspective on value creation and capture, emphasizing the role of favourable economic environments within communities. The research study referred to various kinds of literature discussing the importance of productive asset creation as a solution to Local Economic Development. The literature that was used also argued that policy consideration should be made on productive assets to promote business development and improve overall returns to communities. The research utilised qualitative methods of data collection and analysis. Interviews and document analysis were used to interact with relevant participants and gathering relevant data. The findings and recommendations derived from this paper aids in developing productive assets that feeds into local economic development initiatives. By considering the theories and perspectives discussed in the selected references, future researchers, policymakers and practitioners may gain insights into the factors and strategies that contribute to successful economic development at the local level. Key Words:Productive Asset Creation (PAC), Local Economic Development (LED)

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  • Kudzai Percy Siyavizva, 2025. "Productive asset creation as a panacea to reinforce local economic development in Botswana," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 14(4), pages 361-367, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:14:y:2025:i:4:p:361-367
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v14i4.4141
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