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Can Industrial Policy Deliver an Export Breakthrough?

Targeted incentives are expanding, but productivity constraints still limit export competitiveness.

Adnan FuadFebruary 17, 202610 min read
Can Industrial Policy Deliver an Export Breakthrough?

Governments are again embracing industrial policy, combining tax incentives with credit support. Early gains are visible in a few sectors, but broad export transformation remains elusive.

Factory surveys highlight persistent bottlenecks in logistics reliability, power quality, and managerial training. Financial support alone cannot offset these structural barriers.

Policy design should move from broad subsidy architecture toward performance-linked contracts and independent evaluation cycles.

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