d271 - exam 1 - 2.2

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What is the purpose of the Hawassa Industrial Park?

To retrofit an aging industrial infrastructure
To develop a tourist destination around Lake Awassa
To provide affordable housing for the local population
To establish a textile manufacturing hub in Ethiopia (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Hawassa Industrial Park?

It produces garments for companies from China, Hong Kong, and India
It covers an area of 247 acres
It is located three miles from the lakefront (correct)
It uses mostly renewable hydroelectric power

What is the significance of Hawassa's location in the Great Rift Valley?

It is a popular tourist destination due to the natural beauty of the area (correct)
It provides easy access to raw materials for the textile industry
It is a strategic location for exporting manufactured goods
It has a mild climate that is suitable for year-round textile production

What is the primary reason for the growth in Ethiopia's apparel exports?

Investments in the textile manufacturing sector (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Hawassa Industrial Park differ from a traditional industrial plant?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of manufacturing hubs like Hawassa?

They enable private energy providers to invest in large-scale electrification (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Songwe recommend regarding the skills challenge in Africa's industrial sectors?

Embrace performance improvements and management training (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Songwe mention that industrial zones are important in some cases?

To provide space for large-scale production (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one key requirement for African manufacturers looking to compete globally, according to Songwe?

Embrace performance improvements and management training (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Songwe suggest African countries address the shortage of skilled labor in industrial sectors?

By partnering with governments to design vocational training programs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated many successful African manufacturers to transition to local manufacturing plants?

The need to reduce shipping and tariff costs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor attracting Chinese manufacturing executives to Africa?

Relatively high margins for manufactured goods. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which sector in Africa has shown notable export-led growth, like Morocco's automotive industry?

Aerospace (A) Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did Morocco leverage to achieve success in its automotive industry exports?

Proximity to large European markets and low labor costs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country's government adopted industrial acceleration plans to build upon its advantages for industrialization?

Morocco (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the new highway and rail line being built near Hawassa?

It will improve transportation of finished goods to export markets. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what does the expansion of the local university in Hawassa suggest?

The university is expanding to better train workers for the new manufacturing industry. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The passage suggests that Africa has the opportunity to expand its manufacturing exports for which of the following reasons?

Africa has a large and growing domestic consumer market. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason that GZI decided to build an aluminum-can manufacturing plant in Nigeria?

There was significant existing demand for aluminum cans that was being met by imports. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key challenges that GZI faced in establishing its aluminum-can manufacturing plant in Nigeria?

Overcoming power shortages and bureaucratic impediments. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason the passage suggests that Africa has the opportunity to double its manufacturing output by 2025?

Africa has a large and rapidly growing domestic consumer market. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key factors that allowed GZI to successfully establish its aluminum-can manufacturing plant in Nigeria?

GZI was able to leverage existing supply chains and customer relationships. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is one of the key advantages of Africa's manufacturing sector being able to substitute imports?

It will create more stable and well-paying jobs in the manufacturing sector. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the passage suggests that Africa has the opportunity to take on production from Factory China?

China's labor costs are rising, making production in Africa more competitive. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor driving the growth opportunity in Africa's manufacturing sector according to the passage?

Substituting imports with locally produced goods. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the main opportunity for countries in Africa to industrialize their economies?

Increasing exports of labor-intensive goods like apparel (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which country has achieved the highest annual growth rate in labor-intensive manufacturing exports?

Ethiopia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What economic theory does the passage suggest could apply to Africa's potential industrialization?

The flying geese paradigm (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a risk or obstacle to manufacturing growth in Africa?

Fluctuations in global commodity prices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the passage suggests Africa could become a global manufacturing hub?

Its low labor costs compared to China and other Asian countries (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary focus of the investment company Roha?

Helping manufacturers establish production facilities in Africa (B) Signup and view all the answers

What piece of advice does the passage attribute to Brooks Washington, the founder of Roha?

Have a long-term vision and be prepared to weather tough times (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is one of the key challenges companies face in setting up manufacturing operations in Africa?