Industrial Policy and the Transformation of the Colonial Economy in Africa: The Zambian Experience

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Industrial Policy and the Transformation of the Colonial Economy in Africa offers an in-depth analysis of the role industrial policy can play in the transformation of African economies. Using examples from Zambia’s industrial development experience, this book illustrates that core features of the colonial economy have not just survived six decades of independence in most African countries, but they have continued to shape the nature, scope and pace of economic activities on the continent. The book argues that since the colonial economy in Africa was not intended to serve the interests of Africans, it is imperative that the structures and the underlying rationale of the colonial economy are radically reoriented if economic activities in Africa are to benefit the majority of Africans. Drawing from the Zambian experience, the book shows that the transformation of the colonial economy in Africa is urgently needed. Whilst this has proved to be difficult over the past six decades, it can be done. The book outlines a specific type of industrial policy, Frontier Industrial Policy, as a key instrument for transforming the structure of African economies. At a time when economic growth across Africa is under considerable pressure due to COVID-19, the insights in this book will be of interest to researchers across Economics, Development, Postcolonial Studies, and African Studies. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Acronyms List of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgements Preface Chapter 1 The colonial economy in Africa: Structure and rationale Introduction The role of industrial policy Why the Zambian experience? Did Africans benefit from the colonial economy? The anatomy of the colonial economy in Africa The colonial project in Africa: the rationale The colonial project: the African perspective vs. the European perspective Notes References Chapter 2 The structure of the Northern Rhodesia economy Introduction The natural economy in Africa The pre-colonial economy in Zambia The creation of the Northern Rhodesia economy The evolution of the Northern Rhodesia economy The copper industry in Northern Rhodesia The structure of the colonial economy in Northern Rhodesia Structural challenges of the Northern Rhodesia economy Notes References Chapter 3 Industrial policy in Northern Rhodesia Introduction Background to industrial policy in Northern Rhodesia The settlers’ views of industrial development The politics of industrial development in Northern Rhodesia The settler efforts to industrialise Northern Rhodesia Industrial policy instruments in Northern Rhodesia Barriers to industrialisation in Northern Rhodesia Addressing the constraints Status of industrial development in Southern Africa Outcome of industrial policy in Northern Rhodesia Notes References Chapter 4 Industrial policy in Zambia Introduction The Zambian economy at independence Rationale for industrial policy in Zambia Economic diversification in Zambia Industrial strategy: incentives and direct participation approach Outcomes of the strategies The abandonment of industrial policy: the SAP years Current industrial policy Notes References Chapter 5 Mining and industrial development in Zambia Introduction Enclave theory Direct and indirect benefits of extractives The mining industry in Zambia Mineral rights Copper price and production volume trends The state and the mining industry The new mining industrial structure Employment in the mining sector Mining share in total output Notes References Chapter 6 The manufacturing sector in Zambia An overview of the manufacturing sector in Zambia The role of manufacturing in economic development Manufacturing sector trends in Zambia Trends in the manufacturing sector in Zambia The composition of the manufacturing sector in Zambia Composition of the manufacturing sector Manufacturing export dynamics Notes References Chapter 7 The agro-processing sector in the Zambian economy Introduction Agro-processing and industrial development The agriculture–manufacturing connection Composition of the agro-processing sector A profile of the agro-processing sector in Zambia The major components of agro-processing in Zambia The beverages cluster Textile, apparel, and garments industry Emerging opportunities in agro-processing Challenges in the agro-processing sector in Zambia Notes References Chapter 8 Industrial policy and the challenges of economic structural transformation in Zambia Introduction Zambia’s industrial development experience What is Industrial Policy (IP)? Principles of industrial policy The challenges of transforming the economy in Zambia State-led industrial strategies in Zambia—1964 to 1991 INDECO’s roles of in industrial development in Zambia Assessing the industrialisation strategy in Zambia The market-led industrial strategy in Zambia Revived industrial policy Notes References Chapter 9 Transforming the colonial economy in Africa: A Frontier Industrial Policy perspective Introduction The need for an African tactical response The case for a Frontier Industrial Policy Elements of a Frontier Industrial Policy The basis for a collective approach The regional dimension to the structural transformation agenda Challenges of industrialising today Frontier Industrial Policy: a regional approach Notes References Appendix Index