Industrial Policy in the 21st Century
The Challenge for Africa
According to The World Bank, Africa’s working-age population is expected to increase by nearly 70% by 2035. Without industrialization to create jobs, it will be difficult to achieve sustainable development. While manufacturing led to rapid industrialization in East Asian countries, there is doubt that it can have the same effect in Africa. The question is, if not through manufacturing, how can Africa promote economic growth?
In this course from the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), brought to you by the SDG Academy, you will hear from researcher John Page and other leading voices in development economics about the range of activities known “industries without smokestacks,” and learn how industrial policy that promotes the growth of these industries presents a win-win scenario for economic development in Africa.
This course is for:
Policy professionals who want to understand how industrial policy can create win-win strategies for growth and development
Development practitioners seeking insight into how to address the need for industrialization in Africa
Advanced undergraduates and graduate students interested in economics, development, industrialization, and other key concepts related to Africa’s development
What you'll learn
- Why manufacturing might not be the best model for African industrialization
- How “industries without smokestacks” provide a promising alternative
- What key drivers of industrialization can support traditional and new industries in Africa
- How industrial policy can support development in Africa
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| Length | 4 weeks |
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| Cost | $0 |
| From | SDGAcademyX, SDG Academy via edX |
| Instructors | John Page, Jeffrey D. Sachs, Martin J. Sherwin, Richard Rothstein, Rashid Khalidi, Patricia Sullivan, Rick Perlstein, Robert Lustig, Corey Robin, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Mariana Mazzucato, Eric Foner, Peter H. Lindhert, Keisha Blain, Heather Cox Richardson |
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| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Social Sciences |
| Tags | Economics & Finance Social Sciences |
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Policy Processor $51k
Policy Integrator $56k
Policy Aide $58k
Industrial Inspector $61k
Policy Analyst 6 $63k
Policy Team $63k
Policy Analyst, Office of Policy and Planning $65k
IT Policy Analyst $67k
Policy Committee $67k
Research and Policy $72k
Associate Policy $102k
Policy Manager $165k
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 weeks, 2–4 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $0 |
| From | SDGAcademyX, SDG Academy via edX |
| Instructors | John Page, Jeffrey D. Sachs, Martin J. Sherwin, Richard Rothstein, Rashid Khalidi, Patricia Sullivan, Rick Perlstein, Robert Lustig, Corey Robin, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Mariana Mazzucato, Eric Foner, Peter H. Lindhert, Keisha Blain, Heather Cox Richardson |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Social Sciences |
| Tags | Economics & Finance Social Sciences |
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