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South Africa’s Industrial Policy

South Africa’s Industrial Policy. Some Observations Maggie McMillan IFPRI, NBER & Tufts. Observations. Need to place South Africa in global context Overemphasis on manufacturing? Not enough focus on target markets No mention of global value chains No mention of foreign direct investment.

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South Africa’s Industrial Policy

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  1. South Africa’s Industrial Policy Some Observations Maggie McMillan IFPRI, NBER & Tufts

  2. Observations • Need to place South Africa in global context • Overemphasis on manufacturing? • Not enough focus on target markets • No mention of global value chains • No mention of foreign direct investment

  3. South Africa in Context

  4. U.S. Structural Change 1997-2007

  5. Target Market: Africa?

  6. Foreign Direct Investment

  7. Global Value Chains • Offshoring can create jobs • Blue Skies : Ghana, Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, UK • OLAM: South Africa + 129

  8. Conclusion • South Africa has tremendous potential (think Olympics) • Bold vision + action from the top is needed

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