Special Economic Zones: Boon or bane for emerging country firms?
An industrial policy measure to attract foreign investment to the private sector.
An industrial policy measure to attract foreign investment to the private sector.
Inertia is not an option for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Policy reforms need to address low financial returns which hamper the contribution of FDI to sustainable development.
The localization of mineral-based global value chains and clean energy presents an opportunity for Africa to industrialize.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.