Radical Reform in the Automotive Industry: Policies in Emerging Markets

摘要

The study was inspired by IFC-sponsored round-tables which brought together industry executives and policymakers in South America, South and East Asia, and Central Europe. It offers insights as well as speculation about the future of the fastest-growing automotive markets, those of the developing countries. The industry is important; in several developing countries it has come to play a major role in output, employment and exports. The development of future automotive industries does not need to start with assembly, as has been the case in many countries, but could be based on component manufacturing that might lead later to assembly.