Mine suppliers: Understanding backward linkages in Kitwe, Zambia
Integrating domestic firms into the mining global value chain (GVC) can bolster local economies, yet the scale and impact of these linkages remain largely unknown. This paper focuses on Kitwe, a major mining hub in Zambia, and recommends that policy efforts enhance backward linkages between local firms and mines to foster resilient growth and maximise tax revenues.
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Benshaul-Tolonen-and-Fernandez-Musso-Working-Paper-February-2025.pdf
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