SME Exports and Public Policies in Mauritius

SME Exports and Public Policies in Mauritius

Author: Ganeshan Wignaraja

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9780850926200

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It is widely accepted that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are a powerful engine of growth and employment in many developing economies. However, little is known about the contribution of SMEs to exports in developing countries and the experience of policies to increase SME exports.


Competitiveness Strategy in Developing Countries

Competitiveness Strategy in Developing Countries

Author: Ganeshan Wignaraja

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-10-04

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1134585454

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Globalization and structural adjustment offer many opportunities for export orientated industrialization in developing economies. As a group, competitiveness in the developing countries has improved, but, while East Asian economies have had rapid export growth and technological upgrades, South Asian and African economies have lagged behind. Old structures, institutions, behavioural patterns and public policies are ill-adapted to deal with the challenges posed by technological change and economic liberalization. Consequently there is an urgent need for change in government and private sector attitudes and strategies. This volume seeks to generalise the lessons across developing country and enterprise cases, and sheds light on which trade and industrial strategies and instruments work best, and which do not work, in relation to manufacturing competitiveness.


Small States in Transition

Small States in Transition

Author: Ganeshan Wignaraja

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9780850928020

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This title is a report of a follow up of a pan-Commonwealth forum of the same name held in Port of Spain Trinidad attended by over 28 Commonwealth small states. The study deals with the pressing economic policy question facing the world's smallest economies. Namely, how can small states enhance their industrial competitiveness and alleviate economic vulnerabilities associated with small country size.


Industrial Clusters and SME Promotion in Developing Countries

Industrial Clusters and SME Promotion in Developing Countries

Author: Eileen Fischer

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780850926484

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SME's make up the bulk of enterprises in developing countries and make a significant contribution to employment and economic growth. This paper takes stock of best practices in industrial clustering and SME promotion in Commonwealth developing countries. It provides examples of cluster formation, policies to stimulate cluster development and guidelines for business development services for SME's.


OECD Investment Policy Reviews: Mauritius 2014

OECD Investment Policy Reviews: Mauritius 2014

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2014-06-25

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9264212612

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This review illustrates the significant progress made by the government of Mauritius in improving its investment climate in recent years. It highlights major initiatives and specific policy measures undertaken, as well as areas that need further reforms to attract more and better investment.


Yes, Africa Can

Yes, Africa Can

Author: Punam Chuhan-Pole

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2011-06-24

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 0821387456

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Takes an in-depth look at twenty-six economic and social development successes in Sub-Saharan African countries, and addresses how these countries have overcome major developmental challenges.


Investment Policy Review

Investment Policy Review

Author: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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Mauritius is an economic success story. Its economy has sustained high 6 per cent annual growth for two decades, first driven by sugar, then textiles and clothing, and tourism, and most recently by financial services. Economic growth and structural change were achieved while maintaining national stability and social cohesion. Once only another commodity producer, today the country is the leading exporter of manufactures in sub-Saharan Africa. The main theme of the report is that Mauritius must shift more forcefully into higher value sectors, including financial services, business services and information technology to sustain high growth. Wealth in these sectors is derived from knowledge networks and a sophisticated support infrastructure that demands substantial capital and expertise. Conclusions and recommendations include the following: Overhauling policy and operational framework for FDI in line with "best practice" standards. Shifting more forcefully into higher value sectors. Improving infrastructure services. Fostering the development of regional financial services sector. Emphasising information technology. Upgrading the Marine resources sector.