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Information Technology's Dangerous Trend in Africa

Harvard Business Review

For the past few decades, emerging technologies such as biotechnology, microelectronics, information technology and communications technologies have become central to the socioeconomic development of nations. In my continent, "information technology" has become synonymous with "technology" itself.

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It's Manufacturing's Turn for Special Treatment

Harvard Business Review

A number of economists howled against this so-called "industrial policy" and criticized the president's singling out manufacturing for "special treatment" — something they say no industry should get. The Right Policies. To make up the difference, we just borrow. But let's not kid ourselves. It is knowledge work.