Socio-Economic Impacts of Festivals and Events: A Case Study of the Mzansi Golden Economy Programme in South Africa

Bob, Urmila; Swart, Kamilla; Gounden, R.; Gumede, Arabile; Nkambule, Sizwe

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“…Undoubtedly, the atmosphere accompanying these events is conducive to the emergence of social capital among participants. A study led in South Africa indicates that local events generate social inclusivity, cohesion and empowerment (Bob et al, 2019(Bob et al, , p. 1248). If we treat local development, in general, as a set of circumstances leading to a comprehensive formation of optimal living conditions for the community, social capital is an indispensable element of such development (Działek, 2011).…”

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Enhancing Social Capital Development Throughout Cultural Events. A Case Study of Eastern Poland

Ziółkowska¹

2020

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The aim of the research is to analyse the relationships between cultural events and the creation of social capital. The research is dedicated to small-scale cultural events organized in Eastern Poland. Although literature on festivals and events is vast, little studies are dedicated to the group of festival vendors, their characteristics and the possible relationships that are created among them and with local communities. Through a survey carried out at 7 small-scale events, the study shows that characteristic features of social capital are present among festival vendors. The research revealed that social capital enhanced throughout the selected events has an individual (professional and personal) as well as regional effect. The majority of vendors participating in the study were established in the same region as the events, in consequence this situation may imply positive effects on local development of the voivodships of Eastern Poland.

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Enhancing Social Capital Development Throughout Cultural Events. A Case Study of Eastern Poland

Ziółkowska¹

2020

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“…Lindsay draws on the knowledge of locals who have grown used to the rise of surf tourism facilities and services. The trend of tourism firms and regional tourism industries is that wages, incomes and tax collections quantify their value to the host group, even as any member of that community is impacted on a regular basis by a wide variety of impacts (Bob et al, 2019;Timothyet al, 2013;Lindsay and Kerstetter, 2014;Hair et al, 2012).…”

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Tourists and Local Community of the Case Study Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (Aseza)

Jawabreh¹

2021

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The research aims to examine the shared effect of tourism in Aqaba and the Jordanian host culture. Despite the presence of preferences and developments in tourism opportunities and problems, despite the fact that these circumstances are marked by, uncertainty, and personal shifts, the local community's behaviour and attitudes towards the tourism industry are highly dependent on them. A questionnaire was circulated to a group of (1200) people living in Aqaba to accomplish this goal. From 1/1/2019 until 30/12/2019, the allocation and restitution took one year, taking into account the low and high tourism seasons. In order to assess the most important facets of the socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism in these regions, the questionnaire was circulated to the survey participants in order to measure attitudes towards tourism. This analysis is an exploratory, empirical study that follows the process of obtaining and reviewing knowledge to draw conclusions. To assess the degree of significance for the study questions, the researchers used the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, T-test and ANOVA test. The findings revealed that the economic sub-scale was the highest degree of attitudes towards tourism, while the lowest was the social sub-scale. This research provides a better understanding of the social and cultural effects of tourism and the host culture in Jordan, in order to establish a holistic growth of sustainable tourism in Aqaba. It is possible to submit and further test the new model at another destination in Jordan.

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“…The socio-economic impact of cultural events has been a subject of considerable scholarly interest for decades (Bob et al, 2019;Kim & Uysal, 2003;Muresherwa et al, 2023). Globally, increasing aten�on is acknowledged from several des�na�ons in organising different types and scales of events (Kourkouridis et al, 2023).…”

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“…In determining the socio-economic impact of the CTC, the study par�cipants were requested to indicate their level of agreement with several aspects of the event, par�cularly the socio-cultural impacts. The statements were formulated based on relevant literature (See e.g., Bob et al, 2019;Doe et al, 2022;Fredline & Faulkner, 2002;Kim & Uysal, 2003;Machisa et al, 2018) and adapted to suit the study purpose. The degree of agreement or disagreement to predetermined statements was measured on a five-point Lickert scale ranging from 1=Strongly Disagree (SD) to 5=Strongly Agree (SA), with a 3=Neutral (N) for those who neither agreed nor disagreed.…”

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“…The Cape Town Carnival (CTC) is among the most sought-a�er and atended annual cultural fes�vals that celebrate the transforma�ve power of celebratory crea�vity and the African iden�ty in South Africa (CTC, 2019a). The event draws thousands of par�cipants annually and is acknowledged for its posi�ve socio-economic impacts on job crea�on, tourism revenue genera�on, social cohesion, community development and empowerment (Bob et al, 2019;Doe et al, 2022;Drummond & Snowball, 2019;Machisa et al, 2018;Muresherwa et al, 2023). Despite the event's exponen�al growth over the years, the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the CTC, both in terms of its scale and its socio-economic impact.…”

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The Socio-Economic Impact of a Major Cultural Event in Cape Town During and Post-Pandemic Era

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Abrahams,

Bama

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This study sought to consider the socio-economic impacts of the Cape Town Carnival, given the significant impacts impinged on the event’s exponential socio-economic potential in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the period 2020 and 2021, the event was suspended as the world grappled with mobility-restricting and other pandemic-related regulations, which grounded almost all social and economic activities. Through strategic planning and innovative efforts by the event’s organisers to curtail the pandemic’s impact, a reimagined format was conceptualised in 2022, while a post-pandemic version returned in 2023, explorations of which form the focus for the current study. Relying on CTC pre-pandemic socio-economic impact studies, pandemic, and post-pandemic era empirical investigations of 800 spectators provided data for socioeconomic impact exploration. SPSS version 29 software was utilised in the analysis and exploration of variable relationships in the collected data. The findings of the study suggest that spectators displayed positive perceptions of the socio-economic benefits of the CTC relating to job creation, tourism revenue generation, and community empowerment. The negative impact of the pandemic on the CTC's ability to deliver these benefits was acknowledged. The study highlights the importance of mitigating the negative effects that come with unprecedented events such as COVID-19 through the development of resilience strategies including adaptation, diversification of revenue streams, development of new partnerships, and investment in community engagement opportunities. The study recommends the need for a qualitative inquiry exploring stakeholder insights with key stakeholder groups to assimilate socio-economic objectives for the event for comparative purposes. Additionally, a deeper investigation into specific sectors, such as accommodation, catering, and local businesses is recommended for a more holistic view on the socio-economic impacts while a participant survey is suggested to determine the aspects of job creation and innovation, as envisioned by the objectives of the CTC.

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Socio-Economic Impacts of Festivals and Events: A Case Study of the Mzansi Golden Economy Programme in South Africa

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Enhancing Social Capital Development Throughout Cultural Events. A Case Study of Eastern Poland

Enhancing Social Capital Development Throughout Cultural Events. A Case Study of Eastern Poland

Tourists and Local Community of the Case Study Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (Aseza)

The Socio-Economic Impact of a Major Cultural Event in Cape Town During and Post-Pandemic Era

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