Special economic zones and transnational zones as tools for Southern Africa's growth: Lessons from international best practices

Roseline T. Karambakuwa, Ronney M. Ncwadi, Weliswa Matekenya, Leward Jeke and Syden Mishi

No wp-2020-170, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: The paper evaluates strategies for developing successful special economic zones and transnational zones for Southern African countries to spur growth and employment. Most special economic zones implemented in Southern Africa have largely failed to bring adequate growth and employment due to numerous constraints. Globally, selected countries have successfully implemented export-oriented industries through such spatial industrial policy.

Keywords: Special Economic Zones; Spatial industrial policy; Growth; Best practice; Sustainability; Southern Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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