The DA advocates for a city-led growth or economic growth as it was. A DA national government will ensure that all three spheres of government work together, that means, local economic development correlates with both provincial and national growth strategies. In order to achieve this the DA stands by the following core principles, amongst others: zero tolerance for corruption; fair access to opportunities for all South Africans; reducing red tape; promotion of public-private partnerships; training and education through apprenticeship and skills development; and addressing apartheid spatial planning.