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State capability and prospects for close co-ordination: Considerations for industrial policy in Africa
Gisselquist, Rachel M. - 2015
-Saharan Africa. Given the importance of the state in industrial policy, this paper considers the implications for these discussions …
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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 Practice of Industrial Policy Lessons for Africa : Co-Ordination Through an Asian Lens
Lin, Justin Y. - 2015
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/10013028795
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Entrepreneurship, education and the fourth industrial revolution in Africa
Naudé, Wim - 2017
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is impacting on the industrialization options for Africa inter alia through … paper I set out the case for why Africa should industrialize. I then explore the opportunities and threats the 4IR pose for … Africa. Threats include job-losses and the re-shoring of manufacturing to advanced economies. Among the opportunities are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011694809
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Analyzing the relationship between industrialization and economic growth in Lesotho
Yunil, Denis Nfor; Makhetha, Leseko S.; Lelimo, Sylvester - In: Cogent economics & finance 11 (2023) 2, pp. 1-19
interest in sectors or tools wherein they seem to have a comparative advantage. Industrialization becomes imperative for … empirical literature shows heterogonous outcomes on the relationship between Industrialization and economic growth and sometimes …, to test the dynamic effect of Industrialization on economic growth for a unique case study-Lesotho. Additionally, this …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014500977
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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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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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Productive development policies in Latin American countries : the case of Peru, 1990 - 2007
Tello, Mario D.; Távara Martín, José Ignacio - 2010
This paper assesses the institutional setting and productive impact of selected productive development policies (PDPs), institutions, and programs implemented in Peru during the period 1990-2007. The assessment is based on a simple, basic framework of a series of economic or market failures that...
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Industrial growth in Sub-Saharan Africa : evidence from machine learning with insights from nightlight satellite images
Otchia, Christian Samen; Asongu, Simplice - 2019
This study uses nightlight time data and machine learning techniques to predict industrial development in Africa. The … findings indicate that Africa should follow a more multisector approach for development, putting natural resources and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012052994
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China, India and industrial policy for inclusive growth
Kaur, Inderjit N.; Singh, Nirvikar - 2013 - rev.
This paper discusses a possible case for industrial policy, with special reference to the two emerging global giants, China and India. It begins with a clarification of the meaning of industrial policy, since not only does the term mean different things to different people, but the traditional...
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