An invaluable guide for Africa's pursuit of economic transformation and for those concerned with the 'what' and 'how' of government's role. This book highlights where government and industry can collaborate to design and execute a transformation agenda and sharply details why industrial policies should be central to government strategies.
K. Y. Amoako, president, African Center for Economic Transformation A ... Read morerefreshing and timely intervention in policy debates on the industrialization of African countries. The book is outstanding and should be read not only by those interested in Africa's industrialization but also by readers from other parts of the world who have sought to bring industrial policy back into their own development thinking and endeavors.
Thandika Mkandawire, London School of Economics This impressive book is about how to generate decent jobs, reduce poverty, and achieve inclusive and sustainable structural transformation through industrialization in Africa. It should be read by anyone who hopes to transform or help transform Africa from a land of poverty to a land of prosperity.
Justin Yifu Lin, Peking University and former chief economist of the World Bank Marked by breadth and clarity, this is a valuable addition to the literature on economic policy on the African continent... Highly recommended. Choice Show Less