Towards community based indicators for monitoring quality of life and the impact of industry in south Durban

Robert Nurick; Victoria Johnson

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Towards community based indicators for monitoring quality of life and the impact of industry in south Durban

Robert Nurick
, Victoria Johnson

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This paper presents the findings of research carried out in residential communities adjacent to petrochemical and chemical industries in Durban, South Africa during January-March 1997. The purpose of the research was to begin the process of developing community based indicators for monitoring and evaluating industrial performance. This was done using a range of participatory methods with men and women in community groups, and was a part of a wider set of Local Agenda 21 activities within the city.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	233-237
Number of pages	5
Journal	Environment and Urbanization
Volume	10
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1630/095624798101284400
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 1998

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