Industrial Policy in the 21st Century: The Challenge for Africa

Course

Self-paced e-learning

Other Partner

SDG Academy

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Length: 11 weeks
Effort: 2-4 hours per week
Level: Advanced
Language: English
Region: Africa
Venue: Online

Certificate: No
Price: Free

This course covers African industrialization: why the manufacturing model may not work and possible alternatives.

Sustainable Development Goals: Decent work and economic growth; Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Subject: Economics and Finance

Keywords: Africa; Industrialization; manufacturing; SDGs; economic development

About this course

Africa’s working-age population is growing. But without industrialization based in manufacturing, sustainable development may not be achievable in Africa. However, is manufacturing necessary for economic growth and future sustainable development? This course, created with the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) explores options for industrial development that do not necessitate manufacturing and policies that could help African economies grow and develop.

Transcripts available in: English

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Target audience

Undergraduate and graduate students in economics, development and industrialization, development practitioners, and policy professionals.

Learning objectives

To understand why manufacturing may not be the best option for African industrialization and learn of alternatives and policies that can support development.