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1 minuto Abstract: This article examines the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in regional economic development and develops a methodological framework for assessing their socio-economic impact. In the context of globalization, industrial restructuring, and increasing competition for investment, SEZs are increasingly used as instruments for attracting capital, expanding exports, creating employment, stimulating innovation, and reducing regional disparities. The study argues that SEZ effectiveness cannot be evaluated solely through the amount of attracted investment or the volume of industrial production. A comprehensive assessment should Continue lendo→

5 minutos Walid Kéfi | African countries can turn special economic zones (SEZs) into a powerful tool for industrialization by strengthening ties with local businesses, adopting a regional division of industrial specialization instead of direct competition, and incorporating stronger environmental and social standards into these zones. That is the main conclusion of the African Industrialization Index 2025, a report published on May 24 by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The Continue lendo→

7 minutos A indústria brasileira e o paradoxo da inércia Por Marcelo Kieling O país que poderia liderar a Quarta Revolução Industrial prefere assistir de camarote enquanto o mundo se reorganiza. Enquanto o planeta redefine suas cadeias produtivas e acelera a incorporação da Inteligência Artificial (IA), o Brasil insiste em não ter uma política industrial estruturada, abandona as Zonas de Processamento de Exportação (ZPEs) e trata a inovação como pauta secundária. O custo dessa omissão é a perpetuação do subdesenvolvimento. O Brasil vive um Continue lendo→