Integrated Local Economic Development (1DEV221) module is offered at second year level. The duration of the module is for the first semester. It is a very interesting module. This module is designed to teach students how local government plays a leading role in building democracy and promoting socio-economic development in Africa and South Africa. This module focuses on realizing developmental outcomes, such as the provision of household’s infrastructure and services; the creation of livable, integrated cities, towns and rural areas; and the promotion of local economic development and community empowerment and redistribution. This module focuses on the foundational concepts of the field of integrated local economic development and its role in society. Consequently, it is vital for students to attend all lectures, seminars and activities that will be conducted during the semester if they want to acquire some basic knowledge in the field of development and local government. The lectures that will be conducted are meant to expose students to different methods that are used in managing or administering integrated local economic development.