Public procurement as an industrial policy tool
New evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa shows that public procurement policies improve domestic firm performance.
New evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa shows that public procurement policies improve domestic firm performance.
The reversal of industrialization trends in Sub-Saharan Africa raises hopes about the future of manufacturing in the region.
As most countries experience COVID-19 related lockdowns, there are concerns about both the present and the future of global supply chains.
Innovation can provide swift remedies to the COVID-19 linked recession. Policy should contain incentives to innovate in the long-term.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.