Special Economic Zones are booming globally
Let's face it SEZ have a proven track record for economic growth and development through industrial upgrading, economic diversification and greater global value chain participation.
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Introducing my new e-book: Economic Zones: Special Tools For Development Placing Jamaica's Special Economic Zone Development In Context
The wait is over, my first e-book is here. Click here or see below: Now that Jamaica has embarked on its own modern SEZ programme will it be transformational for the Jamaican people and their economy or will it be a spectacular failure? By all indications, and as will be explained in the contents below, the former seems to be true. Jamaica… Continue reading "<span class="entry-title-primary">Introducing my new e-book: Economic Zones: Special Tools For Development</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Placing Jamaica's Special Economic Zone Development In Context</span>"
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What are Special Economic Zones?
Special economic zones (SEZ) are not a panacea for nation’s economic and developmental challenges. However, they are proven tools, if implemented correctly, to rapidly diversify a country’s industrial base, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), increase job creation and improve economic growth. Examples of such success range from Singapore, to China (the factory of the world), to Ethiopia( the fastest growing… Continue reading "What are Special Economic Zones?"