Arkebe oqubay this study presents the findings of original field research into the design, practice, and varied outcomes of industrial policy in three sectors in ethiopia. Africa s recent progress in economic growth has been uneven across countries, and has not translated into structural transformation. Made in africa provides new evidence and arguments that will help readers to understand the realities of, and prospects for, an african renaissance. It is a manifesto in that oqubay offfers an alternative route for economic growth for africa by africans drawing from his own experience as a prominent member of. It provides firsthand insights with academic rigor about. He is the former mayor of addis ababa and winner of the best african mayor of 2006 award presented by abn and was a finalist world mayor award 2006, for transforming the city. Arkebe oqubay is a senior minister and special adviser to the prime minister of ethiopia. Made in africa industrial policy in ethiopia arkebe oqubay.
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It provides firsthand insights with academic rigor about how ethiopia kicked starting dynamic structural transformation and achieved doubledigit growth in the past decade. Arkebe oqubay the response to africa s covid19 plight must be swift and at scale rather than too little, too late. Mar 11, 2017 africas share of global manufacturing has fallen from about three percent in 1970 to less than two percent in 2010. It is a critique of the liberalizing reforms championed by the international monetary fund imf and the world bank that have only exacerbated africas uneven development. Arkebe oqubay is a minister and special advisor to the prime minister of ethiopia. Dissecting arkebe oqubays made in africa dissecting arkebe oqubays made in africa during the course of his research for his doctoral thesis, arkebe had an interview with a senior manager of the state utility company where he raised the problem of power supply to industries. Arkebe oqubay, senior minister and special adviser to the ethiopian prime minister on thursday, october 10th, 2019 at 10. Arkebe oqubay took the stage and gave a keynote lecture about his book. Arkebe oqubay 2 and taffere tesfachew 3 this paper is a contribution to the how they did it hdi series, a new line of publications from the vicepresidency for economic governance and knowledge management. Ethiopia has enjoyed doubledigit economic growth rates for the last decade, establishing itself as the fastestgrowing economy in africa. When and how did you begin this book and undertake its research.
This book presents the findings of original field research into the design, practice, and varied outcomes of industrial policy in three. Given that there is a single industrial strategy, why do its outcomes vary across sectors. Research associates at centre of african studies at soas. As part of the african development banks strategy to. Arkebe oqubay, phd, is a senior minister and special adviser to the prime minister of ethiopia, has been at the centre of policymaking for over twentyfive years. So far, africa has recorded relatively few infections, but there is no reason to. According to him, his book made in africa is all about ethiopias industrial policy. Oqubay also served as a minister and special advisor to the former prime.
It also examines industrial structures and associated global value. Industrial policy in ethiopia by arkebe oqubay phd, published by oxford university press oup. Eprdf rejuvenation going at a snails pace the plan devised and instigated by the late prime minister meles zenawi, to rejuvenate the executive of the ethiopian peoples revolutionary democratic front eprdf and the different political parties making up this government coalition, made little progress during these organisations. Arkebe oqubay phd addis ababa, july 17 20191015520 0 5 10 15 20 in % 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 gdp growth rate industry agriculture service. Here you can easily download by arkebe oqubay made in africa. Evidence, theory, policy and the oxford handbook of industrial hubs and economic development. He is a development economist, and his recent published works include the path breaking made in africa oxford university press, 2015. As mayor of addis ababa during 2003 2005, dr oqubay was credited with the transformation of the city. It has shown industrialisation can happen in africa. Despite this rapid growth, however, structural transformation of the economy remains the countrys central challenge. Arkebe oqubays eyecatching book has took the issue of industrial policy a step further and scrutinizes problems and prospects of ethiopias industrial sector, and develops. His excellency dr arkebe oqubay senior minister and special adviser to the ethiopian prime minister african development economist contact details and personal information. Industrial policy and late industrialisation in ethiopia african.
Arkebe oqubay, a senior minister and special adviser to the prime minister of ethiopia, is a distinguished fellow at the overseas development institute and the author, most recently, of african economic development. Arkebe oqubay s eyecatching book has took the issue of industrial policy a step further and scrutinizes problems and prospects of ethiopias industrial sector, and develops. Dr arkebe is a development economist and a research associate at the centre of african studies in the university of london, and holds a phd in development studies from soas, university of london. This is why africa failed to industrialise how africa news. A new report from the nyu stern center for business and human rights assesses the arrival of the global apparel industry in ethiopia, identifies problems related to low wage levels, and makes. He has been at the centre of policymaking in ethiopia for over 25 years and is a former mayor of its capital, addis ababa. Made in africa industrial policy in ethiopia arkebe oqubay oxford university press. The oxford handbook of the ethiopian economy edited by fantu cheru, christopher cramer, and arkebe oqubay oxford handbooks. Industrial policy in ethiopia, made in africa, arkebe oqubay, oup oxford. Ethiopia is a development miracle in making, which will provide the inspiration, confidence, and experiences for other african countries, like the japanese miracle in post wwii to east asian countries.
This book presents the findings of original field research into the design, practice, and varied outcomes of industrial policy in three sectors in ethiopia, covering exportoriented and importsubstitution industries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We are owned and operated by african american repatriates to senegal west africa and all of our products and services are provided by skilled and professional africans from around the continent. The oxford handbook of the ethiopian economy fantu cheru. Author is a senior government official with direct experience of the subject matter. Introduction to industrial policy in ethiopia oxford.
In obvious ways, ethiopia is a clear example of the african renaissance, having undergone dramatic. It has recorded one of the fastest economic growth rates in the early twentyfirst century. Ethiopia is a lowincome country, landlocked, and located in a bad neighbourhood, and has the second largest population in africa, with all the challenges and opportunities that entails. Jan 26, 2019 made in africa, industrial policy in ethiopia is an incredibly insightful book that takes the reader behind ethiopias successful economic performance. Apparently, the thing that is made in africa is an industrial policy an instrument of development that the book claims was conventionally reserved for the advanced economies in europe. His excellency dr arkebe oqubay senior minister and special.
Working paper no 303 abstract ethiopia has emerged as one of the fastestgrowing economies in africa in the early twentyfirst century. Arkebe oqubay is a senior ethiopian politician from tigray, a minister and special advisor to. Aug 21, 2012 the horn times breaking news august 21, 2012 by getahune bekele former mayer of addis ababa and former deputy president of tigraye republic, later appointed minister of works and urban development, arkebe oqubay pictured has disappeared over the weekend following his friend and ally gen samora younice who sneaked out of addis ababa last week. In a world short of progressive global leadership, where rulesbased global governance is under threat, this is a chance for african and international policymakers to take decisive action. Arkebe oqubay phd is a believer in meticulous and perfectionist approach. Learning to compete in industry outlines a new industrialization strategy to help africa compete in global markets. He talks to darren moore about ethiopias emergence.
Contents preface ix acknowledgements xii foreword xiv list offigures xviii listoftables xix. It explores how and why the outcomes of industrial policy are shaped by particular factors in these industries. Industrial policy in ethiopia 1 by oqubay, arkebe isbn. His excellency dr arkebe oqubay senior minister and. Lessens from industrial policy in twentyfirstcentury africa 278 bibliography index 297 327.
Although economic ties between china and africa have made a positive contribution this engagement has been uneven. When eprdf took over gondar town in 1990 this same patrick gilkes was telling voa from addis that eprdf was hanging dergue officials in the towns center and executing keebler officials by firing squad. Arkebe oqubay, minister and special adviser to the prime minister of ethiopia. Book launch by minister arkebe oqubay policy center for.
Special adviser to the ethiopian prime minister arkebe oqubay discusses the ethiopian economy, their foreign exchange reserves and the countrys infrastructure investment. Produced by macroeconomics policy, forecasting, and research department. Made in africa arkebe oqubay oxford made in africa industrial policy in ethiopia arkebe oqubay. Arkebe oqubay, phd, is a senior minister and special adviser to the prime minister of ethiopia, and has been at the centre of policymaking for over twentyfive years. Anyone concerned about the development in africa and other poor countries in the world. The three sectors are cement, leather and leather products, and floriculture. Fantu cheru, christopher cramer, and arkebe oqubay. His recent published works include the pathbreaking made in africa oxford university press, 2015. Industrial policy and late industrialisation in ethiopia. Arkebe oqubay is a minister and special advisor to the prime minister of. He currently serves as chair of several leading public organizations and international advisory boards, and he is a recipient of the order of the rising sun, gold and silver star. It is a critique of the liberalizing reforms championed by the international monetary fund imf and the world bank that have only exacerbated africa s uneven development. It describes ethiopias spectacular leaps on multiple development fronts and is written by dr. Industrial policy in ethiopia, published by oxford.
Arkebe oqubay books list of books by author arkebe oqubay. Chinaafrica and an economic transformation by arkebe oqubay. Made in africa presents the findings of original field research into the design, practice, and varied outcomes of industrial policy in the cement, leather and leather products, and floriculture sectors in. When covid19 comes to africa by arkebe oqubay mar 15,2020 addis ababa the covid19 coronavirus, which has now spread to more than 100 countries, has pushed the world into uncharted territory, according to world health organisation director general tedros adhanom. Ethiopian manufacturing sector mirrors the wider subsaharan african experience lawrence. On the mechanics of ethiopian economic progress, some. Breaking down ethiopias fastgrowing economy bloomberg. Given that there is a single industrial strategy, why do its outcomes vary across. Ethiopia pdf with no waiting time and no broken links. Industrial policy in ethiopia, who is also a minister and a senior adviser to prime minister hailemariam desalegn. By invitation the policy center for the new south is pleased to host the book launch of h. With the rank of minister, head of economic sectors delivery and support, office of the prime minister, ethiopia. Arkebe oqubay, phd, is a senior minister and special adviser to the prime minister of ethiopia and has been at the centre of policymaking for over twentyfive years.
Industrial policy in ethiopia is part critique and part manifesto. Finally, were grateful to the current and former hawassa industrial park factory employees whom we interviewed but are not naming to protect them from retaliation. Oqubay also served as a minister and special advisor to the former prime minister of ethiopia, hailemariam desalegn. He is the former mayor of addis ababa, and pioneered the transformation of the city under his leadership. On the mechanics of ethiopian economic progress, some recent. It draws on original research by a senior government official with direct policy experience in the field into the performance of three sectors in ethiopia. He might fool the ferenji by pretending to be an ethiopia expert since he has lived in the county for many years but he is a. Arkebe oqubay, who has had a front row seat in the development of the policies that.