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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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010337614
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Industrial development in Asia : trends in industrialization and industrial policy experiences of developing Asia
Chang, Ha-joon; Zach, Kiryl - 2018
first part, we describe crucial dimensions of industrialization in the region - its extent, its historical trajectory, and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011913493
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De-industrialization, re-industrialization, and the resurgence of state capitalism : the case of Indonesia
Kim, Kyunghoon; Sumner, Andrew - 2019
Discussions on the developing world's industrial policies have largely neglected the role of state-owned entities. This paper argues that the resurgence of state capitalism has been, in part, the response of developing countries to the recent pattern of structural transformation involving weak...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012129600
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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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011913296
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A manufacturing renaissance? : industrialization trends in the developing world
Kruse, Hagen; Mensah, Emmanuel; Sen, Kunal; Vries, … - 2021
This paper examines industrialization trends in developing countries. It uses the GGDC/UNU-WIDER Economic … countries for the period 1990-2018. Until the early 2000s de-industrialization was widespread, but then the trend reversed …. Regressions that control for income and demographic trends suggest significant employment industrialization in developing Asia and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012428163
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Industrial development and growth in Nigeria : lessons and challenges
Chete, Louis N.; Adeoti, J. O.; Adeyinka, F. M.; … - 2014
known as Nigeria Vision 20: 2020, sets the direction for the current industrial policy in Nigeria. The industrialization …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010233106
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It worked in China, so why not in Africa? : the political economy challenge of special economic zones
Farole, Thomas; Moberg, Lotta - 2014
African countries have sought to replicate the success of East Asia by implementing special economic zones. Despite decades of international experience, there remains no blueprint for successful special economic zone policies, and the majority of special economic zones fall well below...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010434534
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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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010438054
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The industrial policy experience of the electronics industry in Malaysia
Rasiah, Rajah - 2015
Despite the use of industrial policies to stimulate economic growth by several successful developers, latecomers have faced mixed experiences. Hence, this paper analyses the industrial policy experience of the electronics industry in Malaysia. A blend of institutions have guided technological...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011405511
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State capability and prospects for close co-ordination : considerations for industrial policy in Africa
Gisselquist, Rachel M. - 2015
Recent research highlights the considerable potential of industrial policy to support structural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa. Given the importance of the state in industrial policy, this paper considers the implications for these discussions of recent work on state fragility. It argues...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010496110