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Dinh Hinh T. <1953-> |
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Light manufacturing in Zambia [[electronic resource] ] : job creation and prosperity in a resource-based economy / / Hinh T. Dinh ; with contributions by Praveen Kumar, Anna Morris, Fahrettin Yagci, and Kathleen Fitzgerald |
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Washington, D.C., : World Bank, 2013 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (119 p.) |
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Collana |
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Directions in Development |
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Soggetti |
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Manufacturing industries - Zambia |
Manufacturing industries - Government policy - Zambia |
Industrial policy - Zambia |
Electronic books. |
Zambia Economic conditions |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Author and Contributors; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 The Potential of Light Manufacturing in Africa; Introduction; Why Light Manufacturing?; Light Manufacturing in Africa and in Zambia; Identifying Opportunities in Light Manufacturing; The Potential for Light Manufacturing in Africa; Previous Policy Prescriptions: An Intimidating To-Do List; Resolving Critical Constraints in the Most Promising Sectors; Notes; References; Chapter 2 Economic Background; Introduction; The Promising Economic Growth since 2000 |
Zambia's Potential and the Main Constraints to CompetitivenessNote; References; Chapter 3 The Business Environment for Firms; Introduction; The Macroeconomic Framework; Wages and Productivity; Access to Credit; Entrepreneurship, Management, and Technical Skill Training; Institutional Support and Policy Coordination; Economic Zones and Industrial Parks; Notes; References; Chapter 4 Light Manufacturing in Zambia; Introduction; Overview of Light Manufacturing; The Size of Manufacturing Enterprises; Market Segmentation; Notes; References; |
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Chapter 5 Textiles and Apparel; Introduction |
Sectoral PotentialThe Main Constraints on Competitiveness; Recommendations; Notes; References; Chapter 6 Leather Products; Introduction; Sectoral Potential; The Main Constraints on Competitiveness; Recommendations; Notes; References; Chapter 7 Wood Products; Introduction; Sectoral Potential; The Main Constraints on Competitiveness; Recommendations; Note; References; Chapter 8 Metal Products; Introduction; Sectoral Potential; The Main Constraints on Competitiveness; Recommendations; Notes; References; Chapter 9 Agribusiness; Introduction; Sectoral Potential |
The Main Constraints on CompetitivenessRecommendations; Notes; References; Chapter 10 Synthesis: Reform and Policy Recommendations; Synthesis of the Results across the Five Sectors; Policy Implementation Issues; Note; References; Figures; Tables; Back Cover |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book argues that light manufacturing is appropriate for a resource-based country like Zambia. While Zambia's recent growth has been impressive, it has not been accompanied with adequate job creation. Long-term job creation in copper production is very small; links to the rest of the economy tend to be weak as well. Besides, the development of natural resources tends to discourage job-creating sectors such as manufacturing. To be sustainable and to create productive employment for its people, growth needs to be accompanied by structural transformation. Such transformation entails a growing |
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