The Construction Industry in Developing Countries (1986) examines this vital form of economic activity, often the second-largest employer after agriculture in the developing world. The construction industry is not just a key source of employment, but is also a dynamic factor in the process of economic growth and development.
Part
1. Aspects of the Construction Industry in Developing Countries
1.
Introduction
2. Construction and Economic Growth
3. Under-developed Resources
4. Barriers to Development
5. A Role for the State Part
2. Case Studies
6.
Kenya: An Experiment in Americanisation
7. Tanzania: Nationalisation without
Change
8. Conclusions in the Light of the Development of Construction
Resources in Cuba
