Getting Back on the Curve South Africa’s Manufacturing Challenge

Andres Fortunato
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Andres Fortunato: Center for International Development at Harvard University

No 198, Growth Lab Working Papers from Harvard's Growth Lab

Abstract: The report aims to inform the government’s strategic approach towards manufacturing by analyzing the potential and limits for job creation within the sector. To meet that goal, we analyze the sector’s main features and recent trajectory through the lens of global deindustrialization and South Africa’s particular industrial dynamics. Secondly, we provide evidence of how, when, and why South Africa has deviated from the global deindustrialization trends. Lastly, we provide a policy framework to address the bottlenecks that are preventing South Africa from getting back on a better track of industrial performance.

Keywords: South Africa; Industrial Policy; Skills & Human Capital (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022-11
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