Local Content Policy: What Works, What Doesn’t Work?

This report focuses on the mining and agro-processing sectors which are economic areas of great importance for Zimbabwe

From:
Department for International Development
Published
30 October 2018
Country:
Zimbabwe
Document Type:
Discussion Paper
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Geipel J, Hetherington D

Abstract

This report examines local content policy (LCP) for the Zimbabwe context. Conclusions include:

  • LCP is just one of many policy areas that create the conditions for domestic value addition. It can be effective alongside aligned policies, but lacks the power to counteract other policy weaknesses.

This research is part of the Business Environment for Economic Development programme.

Citation

Geipel J and Hetherington D, (2018) Local Content Policy: What Works, What Doesn’t Work? Business Environment Reform Facility

Local Content Policy: What Works, What Doesn’t Work?

Published 30 October 2018
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