Publication: Global Experiences with Special Economic Zones: Focus on China and Africa
dc.contributor.author | Zeng, Douglas Zhihua | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-05-04T20:08:50Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-05-04T20:08:50Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2015-04 | |
dc.description.abstract | This study briefly summarizes the development experiences of special economic zones in China and Africa, the lessons that Africa can learn from China, and the preliminary results of the Chinese investments in special economic zones in Africa. The study makes recommendations on how to unleash the power of special economic zones and industrial zones in Africa through strategically leveraging the Chinese experiences. The success factors of Chinese special economic zones include the strong and long-term commitment of the government, a conducive business environment in the zones, strategic locations, technology upgrading and skills training, and strong linkages with the local economy. However, the Chinese experiences highlight some pitfalls to avoid, such as the “mushroom approach” and high-level overlaps at the later stage, environmental degradation, and the unbalance between industrial development and social dimensions. This calls for a bigger role for the market. Sub-Sahara Africas experience with traditional economic zones has been relatively poor, except in a few countries, such as Mauritius. The key challenges include the poor regulatory and institutional framework, lack of effective strategic planning, weak governance and implementation capacity, and inadequate infrastructure, among others. Since 2006, China has implemented special economic zone projects globally, including in four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is still too early to conduct a full assessment of these projects; however, the evidence shows that some zones have begun to attract investments and make important contributions to the local economy. The main challenges include access to land, regulatory barriers, resettlement and coordination issues, and lack of external infrastructure. | en |
dc.identifier | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2015/04/24359180/global-experiences-special-economic-zones-focus-china-africa | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1596/1813-9450-7240 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10986/21854 | |
dc.language | English | |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.publisher | World Bank, Washington, DC | |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | Policy Research Working Paper;No. 7240 | |
dc.rights | CC BY 3.0 IGO | |
dc.rights.holder | World Bank | |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/ | |
dc.subject | SKILLS | |
dc.subject | EMPLOYMENT | |
dc.subject | REGULATORY FRAMEWORK | |
dc.subject | ECONOMIC GROWTH | |
dc.subject | TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS | |
dc.subject | RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS | |
dc.subject | ACCOUNTING | |
dc.subject | URBANIZATION | |
dc.subject | POLICY ENVIRONMENT | |
dc.subject | ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION | |
dc.subject | URBAN SERVICES | |
dc.subject | KNOWLEDGE SHARING | |
dc.subject | AUTONOMY | |
dc.subject | INTEREST | |
dc.subject | LAWS | |
dc.subject | EXPECTATIONS | |
dc.subject | INDUSTRY | |
dc.subject | PROPERTY RIGHTS | |
dc.subject | GROUPS | |
dc.subject | LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | |
dc.subject | TIMBER | |
dc.subject | PROGRAMS | |
dc.subject | INFORMATION | |
dc.subject | WATER SUPPLY | |
dc.subject | SERVICES | |
dc.subject | PUBLIC SERVICES | |
dc.subject | POLITICAL ECONOMY | |
dc.subject | HOUSING | |
dc.subject | REVENUES | |
dc.subject | INCENTIVES | |
dc.subject | INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT | |
dc.subject | BUSINESS MODELS | |
dc.subject | FACTORS OF PRODUCTION | |
dc.subject | CONTENT | |
dc.subject | MODELS | |
dc.subject | PROJECTS | |
dc.subject | CITIES | |
dc.subject | PLANNING | |
dc.subject | LEVEL PLAYING FIELD | |
dc.subject | SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
dc.subject | SEED MONEY | |
dc.subject | ECONOMIC ANALYSIS | |
dc.subject | MUNICIPALITIES | |
dc.subject | PLANS | |
dc.subject | KNOWLEDGE | |
dc.subject | FISCAL POLICIES | |
dc.subject | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | |
dc.subject | BUSINESS PARTNERS | |
dc.subject | OIL | |
dc.subject | TRAINING | |
dc.subject | PARTNERSHIPS | |
dc.subject | INFORMATION SERVICES | |
dc.subject | EXCHANGE RATES | |
dc.subject | PRODUCTIVITY | |
dc.subject | COST OF LIVING | |
dc.subject | OPTIONS | |
dc.subject | EXTERNALITIES | |
dc.subject | BUSINESS SERVICES | |
dc.subject | MARKETS | |
dc.subject | LOCAL GOVERNMENT | |
dc.subject | CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS | |
dc.subject | LEGISLATION | |
dc.subject | POLLUTION | |
dc.subject | LEARNING | |
dc.subject | RESEARCH | |
dc.subject | BENEFIT ANALYSIS | |
dc.subject | ECONOMIC POLICIES | |
dc.subject | LABOR | |
dc.subject | LOANS | |
dc.subject | ENTERPRISES | |
dc.subject | NATURAL RESOURCES | |
dc.subject | CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | |
dc.subject | ECONOMIC REFORM | |
dc.subject | SUBSIDIES | |
dc.subject | LEGAL FRAMEWORK | |
dc.subject | FINANCE | |
dc.subject | CONSULTING SERVICES | |
dc.subject | EFFICIENCY | |
dc.subject | GRANTS | |
dc.subject | INFRASTRUCTURE | |
dc.subject | LAND USE | |
dc.subject | BANKS | |
dc.subject | RESOURCES | |
dc.subject | LOCAL ADMINISTRATION | |
dc.subject | UNEMPLOYMENT | |
dc.subject | TECHNOLOGY | |
dc.subject | PPPS | |
dc.subject | POTENTIAL INVESTORS | |
dc.subject | EQUITY | |
dc.subject | ECONOMIC IMPACT | |
dc.subject | CLIMATE CHANGE | |
dc.subject | SCIENCE | |
dc.subject | SOCIAL SERVICES | |
dc.subject | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | |
dc.subject | PARTICIPATION | |
dc.subject | VALUE | |
dc.subject | POLICY MAKERS | |
dc.subject | BANK | |
dc.subject | CPI | |
dc.subject | CAPITAL CITIES | |
dc.subject | KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY | |
dc.subject | ENVIRONMENTS | |
dc.subject | PROPERTY | |
dc.subject | FOREIGN BANKS | |
dc.subject | TAX RATES | |
dc.subject | ENVIRONMENT | |
dc.subject | FOREIGN EXCHANGE | |
dc.subject | URBAN DEVELOPMENT | |
dc.subject | POLICY | |
dc.subject | ECONOMICS | |
dc.subject | EMPIRICAL RESEARCH | |
dc.subject | MEDIA | |
dc.subject | BIDDING | |
dc.subject | GOVERNANCE | |
dc.subject | INSURANCE | |
dc.subject | MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT | |
dc.subject | TAXATION | |
dc.subject | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | |
dc.subject | TRADE | |
dc.subject | LAND | |
dc.subject | SUPPLY CHAINS | |
dc.subject | ECONOMIES OF SCALE | |
dc.subject | TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER | |
dc.subject | INVESTMENT | |
dc.subject | RISK | |
dc.subject | COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE | |
dc.subject | POSITIVE EXTERNALITIES | |
dc.subject | CATALYTIC ROLE | |
dc.subject | PARTNERS | |
dc.subject | INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT | |
dc.subject | BUSINESS SECTORS | |
dc.subject | LAW | |
dc.subject | FUNDING | |
dc.subject | LIVING CONDITIONS | |
dc.subject | ECONOMISTS | |
dc.subject | AUTONOMOUS REGIONS | |
dc.subject | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | |
dc.subject | PROFITS | |
dc.subject | ENVIRONMENTAL | |
dc.subject | TECHNOLOGIES | |
dc.subject | GOVERNMENTS | |
dc.subject | PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | |
dc.subject | PRODUCTION COSTS | |
dc.subject | INNOVATIONS | |
dc.subject | ECONOMIES | |
dc.subject | TECHNICIANS | |
dc.subject | PUBLIC GOODS | |
dc.title | Global Experiences with Special Economic Zones | en |
dc.title.subtitle | Focus on China and Africa | en |
dc.type | Working Paper | en |
dc.type | Document de travail | fr |
dc.type | Documento de trabajo | es |
dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
okr.crossref.title | Global Experiences with Special Economic Zones: Focus on China and Africa | |
okr.date.disclosure | 2015-04-14 | |
okr.date.doiregistration | 2025-04-10T12:07:10.998645Z | |
okr.doctype | Publications & Research | |
okr.doctype | Publications & Research::Policy Research Working Paper | |
okr.docurl | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2015/04/24359180/global-experiences-special-economic-zones-focus-china-africa | |
okr.globalpractice | Trade and Competitiveness | |
okr.guid | 810281468186872492 | |
okr.identifier.doi | 10.1596/1813-9450-7240 | |
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum | 090224b082dbafed_2_0 | |
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum | 24359180 | |
okr.identifier.report | WPS7240 | |
okr.language.supported | en | |
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okr.region.administrative | Africa | |
okr.region.administrative | East Asia and Pacific | |
okr.region.country | China | |
okr.region.geographical | Africa | |
okr.topic | Environmental Economics Policies | |
okr.topic | Banks Banking Reform | |
okr.topic | Private Sector Development::Emerging Markets | |
okr.topic | Finance and Financial Sector Development::Debt Markets | |
okr.topic | Information and Communication Technologies::ICT Policy and Strategies | |
okr.unit | Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice Group | |
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