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relatively few linkages between MNEs and domestic firms in sub-Saharan Africa compared with Asia. However, when linkages are … present in sub-Saharan Africa, they raise the likelihood of direct knowledge/technology transfers from MNEs to domestic firms …
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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...
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This paper examines China and Africa co-operation from the angle of structural transformation as a major driver of …, opportunities as well as development finances in Africa's transformation. We review critical parts of China's transformation to see … if these ideas are relevant for Africa. We use empirical evidence from China-Africa co-operation and find that China …
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Employment in Vietnam and elsewhere in Asia has grown more slowly than GDP over the last several decades. This means GDP per capita is rising. Vietnamese policymakers, however, are concerned that ongoing structural transformation is creating too few jobs. We use data for seven aggregated sectors...
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Developing countries need to raise sufficient tax revenue to finance development. Revenue mobilization is often hampered by limited tax compliance, weak institutions, and technical problems with tax collection. One solution to these challenges is person-to-government (P2G) mobile phone payments,...
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This paper assesses biofuels technology readiness and provides foresight to biofuels development in Southern Africa …
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This paper examines whether digitalization can be a driver of "upgrading" in global value chains and help developing countries move into higher value-added activities. In particular, the paper provides empirical evidence on the impact of digital capabilities on product upgrading in Indian...
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Researchers have linked sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) poor growth performance in recent decades to several factors …
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This paper puts sub-Saharan Africa's economic development into perspective. While much did not go as hoped for at … and the slow rate of employment growth. We refer to global shocks that have played a critical role in sub-Saharan Africa … requiring effective management for sub-Saharan Africa to realize its considerable development potential. …
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headcount poverty in low-income and resource-rich countries (including those in sub-Saharan Africa), at least when societies are … ; economic growth ; poverty ; sub-Saharan Africa …
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