These videos are from the SDG Academy course Industrial Policy in the 21st Century: The Challenge for Africa, first launched in 2019. The course was developed by UNU-WIDER and is led by John Page, Senior Fellow of Global Economic Development at Brookings Institution.
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106 playsJohn Page gives us a quick introduction to key terms regarding industrial policy in Africa. This video is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA license. -
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64 playsEthiopia is often cited as an example of best practice in industrial policy in Africa. Arkebe Okubay. Minister and Special Advisor to Prime Minister, shares his views on… -
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71 playsPaul Maseli asks how recent trends affect the interpretation of Industries without Smokestacks. This video is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA license. -
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38 playsPerspectives on industrial policy from Vu Xuan Nguyet Hong, former Vice President at the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) in Vietnam. This video is… -
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66 playsAli Mufuruki, one of Tanzania's most successful businessmen, gives his take on industrial policy in the country. This video is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA… -
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21 playsJohn Page interviews Louis Kasekende, former Chief Economist of the African Development Bank and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, about industrial policy in the… -
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39 playsAccording 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… -
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25 playsIn this chapter, you will learn to define 'structural change' and 'industrialization', understand evolving perspectives on structural change,… -
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20 playsGeneral Manager of Ashton Apparel Manufacturing Plc, Ethiopia gives an overview of why the Dubai based company chose to set up in Ethiopia. This video is licensed under… -
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7 playsHow to deal with the backlash against globalization? This video is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA license. -
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17 playsThis chapter explores the question "What is industrial policy?" in an effort understand the World Bank approach towards industrial policy, with emphasis on the… -
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23 playsMwamy Mlangwa talks about her agribusiness in Tanzania. -
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19 playsThis chapter serves as an introduction to the concept of the “Resource Curse” and how to mitigate the risks, defines the concept of “Dutch… -
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25 playsFounder and CEO of Pongo Safaris in Tanzania an overview of her business and the challenges. This video is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA license. -
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13 playsThis chapter serves as an introduction to "Industries without Smokestacks” (IWSS) and their relevance for African countries, and a lecture on how structural… -
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13 playsFormer World Bank Chief Economist, Justin Lin, gives his arguments for why manufacturing is still the solution for Africa. This video is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA…