Clustering at the business level: competitive forces and micro-firm markets

This policy brief looks at Uganda’s shoemaking industry.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
30 October 2025
Country:
Uganda
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Economic Growth
First published:
28 April 2025
Authors:
Biesalski, D. and Bianchi , I.

Abstract

The authors research looks at Uganda’s shoemaking industry, using a detailed questionnaire to investigate the competitiveness of manufacturing clusters and the impact of market forces on innovation.

This is an part of the Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) programme.

Citation

Dominik B and Iacopo B. ‘Clustering at the business level: competitive forces and micro-firm markets’ STEG Project Policy Brief, 2025

Clustering at the business level: competitive forces and micro-firm markets

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Published 30 October 2025
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