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A Model for Industrial Development of the Federal Region of Kurdistan: Science and Technology Policy, Instruments and Institutions

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Almas Heshmati () (University of Kurdistan Hawler, HIEPR and IZA)

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This report introduces two of the most successful industrial development models of the modern time - the Japanese as a leader and the South Korean as its follower. The objective is to review the industrialization process in these two economies which have served as a model for development in many newly industrialized economies. The experience gained from a review of the two models is used to investigate the current industrial development in the Federal Kurdistan Region. In particular the focus is initially on the identification of the current policy and institutions in the region. The conditions, potential and pitfalls are investigated and the resources available in the region and those needed are quantified and the gap estimated. Based on experience gained and available information, the strategy for development is designed and an optimal model for industrialization of the Kurdistan region is proposed. Major steps to be taken during the industrialization process are identified and described in detail. Discussion of the of the possible industrial policy instruments to improve security and self-sufficiency is followed by a presentation of infrastructure organizations and their cooperation to implement the industrialization policy. Industrial policy here involves the regional government’s use of its authority and resources to administer policies that address the needs of specific sectors, industries or corporations with the aim of raising their survival, productivity and competitiveness.

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Paper provided by Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) in its series IZA Discussion Papers with number 3213.

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Keywords: industrial development; industrialization process; industrial policy; infrastructure; Kurdistan;

Find related papers by JEL classification:
H54 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Infrastructures
L52 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy - - - Industrial Policy; Sectoral Planning Methods
L78 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction - - - Government Policy
O14 - Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology
O20 - Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - General
O25 - Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Industrial Policy

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  1. Almas Heshmati & JongEun Oh, 2006. "Alternative Composite Lisbon Development Strategy Indices: A Comparison of EU, USA, Japan and Korea," European Journal of Comparative Economics, Cattaneo University (LIUC), vol. 3(2), pages 131-170, December. [Downloadable!]
  2. Jeffrey G. Williamson, 2002. "Winners and Losers Over Two Centuries of Globalization," NBER Working Papers 9161, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  3. Addison, Tony & Heshmati, Almas, 2003. "The New Global Determinants of FDI Flows to Developing Countries: The Importance of ICT and Democratization," Working Papers UNU-WIDER Research Paper , World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER). [Downloadable!]
  4. Heshmati, Almas, 2001. " On the Growth of Micro and Small Firms: Evidence from Sweden," Small Business Economics, Springer, vol. 17(3), pages 213-28, November. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  5. Roghieh Gholami & Sang-Yong Tom Lee & Almas Heshmati, 2006. "The Causal Relationship Between Information and Communication Technology and Foreign Direct Investment," The World Economy, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 29(1), pages 43-62, 01. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  6. Almas Heshmati, 2003. "Productivity Growth, Efficiency and Outsourcing in Manufacturing and Service Industries," Journal of Economic Surveys, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 17(1), pages 79-112, February. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  7. Kevin H. O'Rourke & Jeffrey G. Williamson, 2001. "Globalization and History: The Evolution of a Nineteenth-Century Atlantic Economy," MIT Press Books, The MIT Press, edition 1, volume 1, number 0262650592, December.
  8. K. H. O'Rourke, 2001. "Globalization and Inequality: Historical Trends," CEG Working Papers 20015, Trinity College Dublin, Department of Economics. [Downloadable!]
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  9. Almas Heshmati, 2006. "Measurement of a Multidimensional Index of Globalization," Global Economy Journal, Berkeley Electronic Press, vol. 6(2). [Downloadable!]
  10. Almas Heshmati, 2007. "Labor Market Policy Options of the Kurdistan Regional Government," IZA Discussion Papers 3247, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). [Downloadable!]
  11. Heshmati, Almas, 2004. "The World Distribution of Income and Income Inequality," IZA Discussion Papers 1267, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). [Downloadable!]
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