transformation is vital for Africa. The region's much-lauded growth turnaround since 1995 has been the result of making fewer … economic policy mistakes, robust commodity prices, and new discoveries of natural resources. At the same time, Africa …'s exports. Industry is most often the leading driver of structural transformation. Africa's experience with industrialization …

To continue its economic growth and create new and better livelihoods, Africa must transform the productive side of its … economy. Ongoing globalization - in trade, finance, and technology - opens up new possibilities for structural transformation …, but also new risks as Africa's integration with the global economy evolves. Climate change is impacting productive sectors …