| Abstract: | Industrial growth in developing Africa is examined from 1950, hypotheses of growth are offered for the 1970s, and the policy implications of constraints on growth are considered. Shown is that the growth potential of African manufacturing is higher than many conventional pronouncements would allow, but also is shown that the obstacles and constraints to realization of this potential are great. Positive policy measures for the promotion development, and integration of industry are required of African States, as well as their participation in investment and ownership. The road to rapid industrialization of the continent already exists. Now the task is to use the proper vehicles to negotiate it. Notes, tables, summary. |