1st Edition
The Construction Industry in Developing Countries Alternative Strategies for Development
The Construction Industry in Developing Countries (1986) examines this vital form of economic activity, often the second-largest employer after agriculture in the developing world. The construction industry is not just a key source of employment, but is also a dynamic factor in the process of economic growth and development.
Part 1. Aspects of the Construction Industry in Developing Countries 1. Introduction 2. Construction and Economic Growth 3. Under-developed Resources 4. Barriers to Development 5. A Role for the State Part 2. Case Studies 6. Kenya: An Experiment in Americanisation 7. Tanzania: Nationalisation without Change 8. Conclusions in the Light of the Development of Construction Resources in Cuba
Biography
Jill Wells
