Freeports have not reached their full potential in west Africa.
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Infrastructure that links mines to ports isn’t enough – it needs to be accompanied by policies that encourage productive investment in factories.
The experiences of all past successful late industrialisers tell us that experimentation with policies resulted in better outcomes.
But they may not bring all the economic benefits that their proponents suggest.
Employing Syrian refugees is not the same as protecting them.
China’s experience indicates that special economic zones can help countries in Africa attract foreign investors, diversify their economies and promote manufacturing.
As Southeast Asian countries countries gear up for its ASEAN Economic Community Indonesia should look into setting up special economic zones together with bordering countries.
Principais colaboradores
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Research Professor, Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR), United Nations University
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Researcher, Indonesian Center for Law and Policy Studies (PSHK)
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Research Fellow, Centre for Chinese Studies, Stellenbosch University
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Development & Transformation, University of Manchester
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, City, University of London
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Professor of Economics, City, University of London
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Lecturer in Global Urban Development, University of Manchester
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, Governance and Development, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester
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Lecturer in Management and Maritime Business, University of Plymouth
