Building Productive Capabilities

Building Productive Capabilities explores the long-term processes through which firms acquire knowledge, improve productivity, and generate innovation. The book presents empirical evidence from manufacturing, agriculture, and digital industries across developing countries. It discusses industrial policy, technology transfer, skills formation, and organizational learning as key factors for sustainable competitiveness. Rich examples illustrate how firms evolve from simple production activities to innovation-driven enterprises. The book is intended for scholars, development agencies, and decision-makers interested in industrial transformation.