04595nam 2200649Ia 450 991045252990332120200520144314.00-8213-9936-5(CKB)2550000001100291(EBL)1316471(OCoLC)852898935(SSID)ssj0000916942(PQKBManifestationID)12465914(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000916942(PQKBWorkID)10890850(PQKB)11434553(MiAaPQ)EBC1316471(Au-PeEL)EBL1316471(CaPaEBR)ebr10731997(CaONFJC)MIL504717(EXLCZ)99255000000110029120130408d2013 uf 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrLight 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 FitzgeraldWashington, D.C. World Bank20131 online resource (119 p.)Directions in DevelopmentIncludes index.0-8213-9935-7 1-299-73466-9 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 2000Zambia'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; Chapter 5 Textiles and Apparel; IntroductionSectoral 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 PotentialThe 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 CoverThis 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 growingDirections in DevelopmentManufacturing industriesZambiaManufacturing industriesGovernment policyZambiaIndustrial policyZambiaZambiaEconomic conditionsElectronic books.Manufacturing industriesManufacturing industriesGovernment policyIndustrial policy338.4/767096894Dinh Hinh T.1953-863976MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910452529903321Light manufacturing in Zambia1930811UNINA