This paper investigates the sources of growth in manufacturing productivity in Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopia and Tanzania in … reallocation of market share between firms contributed substantially to productivity growth in each of the four countries, although … associated with increases in within-plant productivity. In addition, plant closure (or exit) boosted productivity more than new …

capital, and productivity; and 3) what potential growth scenarios for Syria there could be in the aftermath of war. Estimates … are affected by the assumed levels of reconstruction assistance, repatriation of refugees, and productivity improvements …

The latest push for industrialization in Ethiopia has attracted much academic and public interest. This paper assesses … Ethiopia's competitiveness and attractiveness as an investment destination by comparing domestic productivity and input costs …, the labor cost advantage of Ethiopian firms is more than offset by low productivity. However, Ethiopia appears competitive …