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Although manufacturing has played an important role in the growth of developing countries, Africa has lagged in this industry. This text argues that activities sharing the characteristics of manufacturing, including tourism and ICT, are beginning to play an important role in Africa, offering new opportunities for growth in coming decades.

Industrialization --- Manufacturing industries --- Industries --- Manufactures --- Industrial development --- Economic development --- Economic policy --- Deindustrialization --- Africa ---  structural transformation ---  industries without smokestacks ---  economic growth ---  manufacturing