Tag: Industrial Policy
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Kenyan Manufacturers Struggle as High Taxes, Input Costs and Power Widen Profit Gap
Rising costs squeeze Kenyan manufacturers Kenyan manufacturers are grappling with persistently high production costs that erode profitability and threaten the sector’s growth prospects, according to a new study by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA). The report highlights a triple burden of high taxes, expensive inputs, and unreliable power supply as…
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Namibia Mines Ministry Gathers Emerging Miners to Shape Inclusive Sector Development
Overview: A consultative step toward an inclusive mining future The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy in Namibia hosted a pivotal consultative meeting with the Emerging Mining Association of Namibia (EMAN) on 7 January 2026. The objective was clear: to solicit input from small and emerging miners on how to strengthen Namibia’s mineral value chain…
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Nigeria‑China MoU: Localising CNG and EV Infrastructure Manufacturing
Overview of the MoU The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with You Jie Te Environment Technology Ltd (YJT), a Chinese infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider. The agreement is designed to localise the manufacturing and assembly of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure…
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Make in India Electronics: PLI Scheme Creates 1.33 Million Jobs, Boosting Smartphone Manufacturing and Exports
India’s Electronics Drive: A Jobs Boom Under the PLI Scheme India’s push to become a global hub for electronics production hit a major milestone as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme accelerated job creation and export growth. In just five years, the sector has generated about 1.33 million jobs, with a notable share held by…
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Residents Say Wood-Pellet Plant Harms Their Town in Mississippi
Stakes Rise as a Wood-Pellet Plant Expands in Gloster In Gloster, Mississippi, a town that once welcomed a new bioenergy facility with hopes of economic revival, residents are now confronting a harsher reality. The Amite Bioenergy facility, linked to a global energy company, was pitched as a source of local jobs and a boost to…
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Europe’s Industrial Anxiety: Is the Continent Doomed or Rebuilding for Resilience?
Introduction: A Crisis of Confidence in Europe’s Industrial Future Across Europe, a quiet but persistent question lingers: is the continent’s industrial base doomed to stagnation or collapse in the face of energy volatility, regulatory hurdles, and fierce global competition? The perception has grown sharper in recent years as legacy industries confront decarbonization, supply-chain disruptions, and…
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How Africa Can Meet Its Green Industrialization Imperative
Introduction: A pivotal moment for Africa The call for green industrialization has never been more urgent for Africa. As the continent carries a unique mix of abundant solar and wind resources, critical mineral endowments, and a growing, youthful workforce, it stands at a crossroads. The question is not whether Africa can pursue a low-carbon economy,…
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Africa’s Path to Green Industrialization: Strategies for a Sustainable Economic Leap
Introduction: Africa’s Green Industrialization Imperative Africa faces a pivotal choice: pursue rapid industrial growth while safeguarding its climate and natural resources. The continent’s green industrialization imperative rests on leveraging abundant renewable energy resources, modernizing key sectors, and building resilient institutions. As global climate negotiations push for ambitious NDCs and concrete action, Africa has both the…
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Africa Keeps Green Wealth Home: Policies to Retain Minerals
Africa’s Green Wealth: Policy Shifts to Retain Value As the world accelerates its shift to clean energy, Africa sits atop vast reserves of the minerals crucial to this transition—cobalt, lithium, manganese, and more. These metals power batteries for electric vehicles, grid storage, and a host of green technologies. In response, several African governments are rolling…
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Ghana Moves to Restrict Raw Rubber Exports to Save Local Industry, RUPAG Hails Historic Policy
Ghana Takes a Bold Step to Protect and Revitalize its Rubber Industry The government of Ghana has announced a decisive policy shift aimed at restricting the export of raw rubber. The move, designed to drive value add within the country and safeguard thousands of jobs, has drawn early praise from industry players. The Rubber Processors…