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Chang, Ha-joon; Zach, Kiryl - 2018

Industrial transformation of Asia arguably constitutes the most surprising and dramatic change in the global economy in … selected national industrial policies that promoted structural transformation in developing Asia during the period. In the … first part, we describe crucial dimensions of industrialization in the region - its extent, its historical trajectory, and …

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The practice of industrial policy : lessons for Africa ; co-ordination through an Asian lens

Lin, Justin Yifu; Vũ-Minh-Khương - 2014

African countries are facing great opportunities but also formidable challenges in accelerating economic growth and sustaining a high level of economic performance. The experiences of East Asian countries may offer valuable insights for African leaders and governments in making concerted efforts...

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The political economy of aid flows to North Africa

Harrigan, Jane - 2011

This paper provides an historical overview of aid flows to North Africa. It assesses the aid allocation process and argues that past aid flows to the region have been heavily influenced by donor political interests. This has reduced the effectiveness of aid which, with the exception of Tunisia,...

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Lessons of experience in international democracy support : implications for supporting democratic change in North Africa

Burnell, Peter J. - 2011

The so-called 'Arab spring' in North Africa and the Middle East in early 2011 took many political commentators by surprise. It challenged international democracy support to learn from its own limitations while potentially offering exciting new opportunities. The global momentum of...

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The economics of happiness and anger in North Africa

Chamlou, Nadereh - 2014

Economics has rediscovered happiness even though the discipline has always been about human wellbeing. A growing evidence suggests that happier people can be more productive and innovative, which leads to profitability and economic growth. Thus, there are concerted efforts to measure happiness...

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The economics of marriage in North Africa

Asʿad, Rāǧī; Krafft, Caroline - 2014

Marriage is the single most important economic transaction and social transition in the lives of young people. Yet little is known about the economics of marriage in much of the developing world. This paper examines the economics of marriage in North Africa, where asymmetric rights in marriage...

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Climate change compounding risks in North Africa

Drine, Imed - 2011

The impact of climate change on agriculture and poor groups' livelihoods are one of the greatest potential threats to development and a key challenge in climate change agenda. The North Africa region is particularly vulnerable to climate change due to geographic and ecological features. The...

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Scoping study on the evolution of industry in Ghana

Ackah, Charles; Adjasi, Charles Komla Delali; Turkson, … - 2014

-protected import substitution industrialization strategy of 1960-83 to an outward liberalized strategy during 1984-2000, and since 2001 …

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Moving up the copper value chain in Southern Africa

Makgetla, Neva Seidman; Levin, Saul; Mtanga, Sithembiso - 2019

, and tubing) would promote industrialization and enhance value-add. In practice, however, unit prices have only been …

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Natural resources, structural change, and industrial development : Local content in Zambia - a faltering experience?

Lombe, Wilfred C. - 2018

This paper traces the role of local content in Zambia's mining sector in supporting industrialization and economic … diversification. It assesses productive linkages and manufacturing competitiveness during import-substitution industrialization and … productivity and export competitiveness during import-substitution industrialization, that era was successful in terms of domestic …

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