Economic development in Africa report 2023

The report examines the new technologies and manufacturing trends that African countries need to embrace to allow viable local production, attractive domestic markets for foreign companies (including relocation of production to the continent), and innovative supply chain practices. The report recommends key policy options, best practices and strategic guidance needed to support African decision- and policy-makers in leveraging the potential of African national and regional markets and businesses to foster domestic supply chains and create a trusted and reliable supplier marketplace for global supply chains, and thus contribute to expanding Africa's contribution to global trade and growth