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Industries without smokestacks : industrialization in Africa reconsidered
Newfarmer, Richard S. (ed.); Page, John M. (ed.);  … - World Institute for Development Economics Research - 2018
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013480430
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The practice of industrial policy : government-business coordination in Africa and East Asia
Page, John M. (ed.); Tarp, Finn (ed.) - World Institute for Development Economics Research - 2017 - First edition
This work examines how African policy makers might develop better coordination between the public and private sectors to identify the constraints to faster structural transformation, and to design, implement, and monitor policies to remove them
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013522700
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Mining for change : natural resources and industry in Africa : a study prepared by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
Page, John M. (ed.); Tarp, Finn (ed.) - World Institute for Development Economics Research - 2020 - First edition
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012163975
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Industries without smokestacks : industrialization in Africa reconsidered
Newfarmer, Richard S. (ed.); Page, John M. (ed.);  … - World Institute for Development Economics Research - 2018 - First edition
Although manufacturing has played an important role in the growth of developing countries, Africa has lagged in this industry. This text argues that activities sharing the characteristics of manufacturing, including tourism and ICT, are beginning to play an important role in Africa, offering new...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013483816
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Mining for change : natural resources and industry in Africa
Page, John M. (ed.); Tarp, Finn (ed.) - World Institute for Development Economics Research - 2020 - First edition
For a growing number of countries in Africa the discovery and exploitation of natural resources is a great opportunity, but one accompanied by considerable risks. This book presents research on how to better manage the revenues and opportunities associated with natural resources.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013472226
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Manufacturing transformation : comparative studies of industrial development in Africa and emerging Asia : a study prepared by the United Nations University World Institute for Dev...
Newman, Carol (ed.); Page, John M. (ed.); Rand, John (ed.);  … - World Institute for Development Economics Research - 2016 - First edition published in 2016
most often the leading driver of structural transformation. Africa?s experience with industrialization over the past thirty … together detailed country case studies of industrial policies and industrialization outcomes in eleven countries, conducted by … description and analysis available of the contemporary industrialization experience in low-income Africa …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011520634
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Made in Africa : learning to compete in industry
Newman, Carol; Page, John M.; Rand, John; Shimeles, Abebe; … - 2016
Why industry matters for Africa -- Why industry matters for Africa -- Realities and opportunities -- Industrialization …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013535380
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Manufacturing transformation : comparative studies of industrial development in Africa and emerging Asia
Newman, Carol (ed.); Page, John M. (ed.); Rand, John (ed.);  … - World Institute for Development Economics Research - 2016 - First edition
's exports. Industry is most often the leading driver of structural transformation. Africa's experience with industrialization …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011484941