Industrialization is the key for sustainable economic growth in Africa. The role of industrial policy has been discussed intensively recently. This paper sheds light on the learning (or learning how to learn) aspect of industrialization policy, proposing a comprehensive approach. A great deal of...

Argues that the changeover from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) had little effect on industrialization policies of middle-income countries.

Examines how the development policies used by successful late industrializers would fare under the current WTO regime.

Working paper comparing economic and industrial growth in four newly industrializing countries, Brazil, Korea R, Mexico and Singapore, 1960-1980 - discusses industrialization policy, trade policy, public investment and credit policy; considers the role of entrepreneurs, public enterprises,...

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper on the basic needs approach to rural development, industrial policy and employment policy in Latin America - reviews agrarian structure, agricultural technology, alternative industrialization policies, labour market, labour supply, unemployment,...

This paper reviews in a historical perspective the major policies and programmes that impacted on the growth and development of rural industries in Pakistan with particular reference to the overall industrialization policy regime from the 1950s to the late 1970s as well as specific and targeted...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on basic needs satisfaction and industrialization policy regarding food products in Mexico - analyses food consumption among low income families and income distribution and indicates changes in habits; calculates annual food industry gross domestic product growth...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on a case study of the impact of industrialization policy and trade policy on employment in Cameroon - discusses labour market conditions, unemployment, wage structure and employment policy; examines labour relations; explains the failure of state intervention....

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the impact of trade policy and industrialization policy on employment in Tunisia - comments on economic legislation in favour of export oriented industry; discusses its economic role and contribution to the balance of payments and technology transfer; identifies...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the role and economic implications of migrant worker labour supply for the labour market and economic and social development in the Gulf States - covers population trends, human resources, educational level, industrialization policy, labour demand, etc.,...