"This Report examines and provides analysis on the critical elements of effectively fostering industrialization and hence structural transformation based on an extensive review of experience with industrialised countries and Africa’s post-independence attempt at industrialization. Ten country case studies were also conducted to shed light on industrializing through trade. The findings from this exercise informed the policy recommendations contained in this Report."--Provided by publisher.
ch. 1. Recent economic and social developments in Africa and medium-term prospects -- ch. 2. Structural change and social development -- ch. 3. Theories and experience -- ch. 4. Repositioning Africa in global value chains and facilitating trade in intermediates and services -- ch. 5. Getting trade agreements to advance Africa’s industrialization -- ch. 6. Towards a selective trade policy framework for industrializing Africa.

xxx, 81 p. : charts, graphs, tables

Available online (viewed 10 July 2015)
Includes bibliographical references and endnotes.

9789211251234 (print ed.)
9789210573184 (electronic ed.)