Economic Development in Africa Report 2011

Fostering Industrial Development in Africa in the New Global Environment

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This publication examines the status of industrial development in Africa with a focus on the identification of stylized facts associated with African manufacturing. It provides an analysis of past attempts at promoting industrial development in the region and the lessons learned from these experiences. It offers policy recommendations on how to foster industrial development in Africa in the new global environment characterized by changing international trade rules, growing influence of industrial powers from the South, the internationalization of production, and increasing concerns about climate change. Finally, it argues that a new industrial policy is needed to induce structural transformation and engender development in African economies.

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Agency/Department
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Print ISBN
9789211128253
PDF ISBN
9789210549516
Print Publication Date
PDF Publication Date
Page Count
136
Print Sales Number
11.II.D.14
Series Title
Economic Development in Africa Report

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