This 3 page document discusses whether hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup benefited South Africa's long term urban economic development. It presents arguments that the World Cup led to infrastructure upgrades and tourism growth that stimulated local economies. However, it also notes that many promised benefits did not materialize and that long term economic legacies depend on sustainable planning and policies after the event.

1. THE ECONOMIES OF CITIES AND REGIONS
PRESENTATION ON POSITION PAPER 1
Will South Africa benefit in the long term from its
hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2010?
Discuss in relation to urban economic development.
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