Makana Research Group

ISER recently established a Makana Research Group (MRG) at Rhodes University, that aims to facilitate and strengthen research engagements between Rhodes University and the Makana Municipality. ISER will set up a resource centre where research conducted in the Makana municipal area will be housed.

The Makana Municipality has funded studies into four key local economic development sectors (Mining, Tourism, Agriculture and SMMEs) to inform their LED Strategy and these studies are currently being co-ordinated by the MRG. Opportunities and directions for future research forms part of the work carried out by the group.

Co-ordinators: Greg Ruiters & Nick Hamer

g.ruiters@ru.ac.za