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Manufacturing and economic development
Explain how manufacturing industry can stimulate economic development in your chosen country.
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Marking points
- 1 Links manufacturing to economic development.
- 2 Uses relevant knowledge of a chosen country.
- 3 Develops the process, such as jobs, taxes, multiplier effects or FDI.
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In Nigeria, manufacturing such as oil refining and consumer goods production can create paid jobs. Workers then pay taxes and spend wages, which helps other businesses grow. Manufacturing also adds value to raw materials, so exports can earn more money. This can attract TNCs and foreign direct investment, improving infrastructure and creating a multiplier effect that stimulates economic development.
Why this answer loses marks
Only naming a factory or industry in the country.
The answer needs the economic process, such as jobs, value added, investment or multiplier effects leading to development.