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Purpose – The purpose of this article is to examine, appraise and highlight the significance of promoting innovation in aid of industrial development. Design/methodology/approach – A comprehensive range of published literature is critiqued first to understand why industrial development constitutes a major objective of a country's economic strategy and government policy. Then, through a theoretical review of industrial policy works, relevant issues (e.g. how efficient industrial development sustains economic growth) are highlighted for discussion. For instance, the importance of private sector‐led industrial development and the need to adopt a primary focus on innovation‐driven industrial policy. Findings – By drawing lessons from the developed world, the article explains why industrial policy‐making must address the pursuit of innovation as a prime mover of economic development; and further outlines the role of government in innovation‐driven industrial policy. As a case study, evolutionary perspectives of Singapore's industrialisation process are elaborated to illustrate a government's role in industrial policy‐making. Research limitations/implications – Future research could provide better guidance to address new emergent challenges of industrial policy‐making. Practical implications – The discussion on industrial policy issues raised in this article is expected to be of interest to policy makers, industry planners, academic researchers and business practitioners. Originality/value – This article offers insights into effective industrial policy‐making for developing nations that may help to transform their economies.
International Journal of Public Sector Management – Emerald Publishing
Published: May 1, 2005
Keywords: Business policy; Innovation; Business development; Economic growth; Knowledge management; Singapore
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