TY - JOUR
T1 - Growing with global production sharing: The tale of Penang export hub, Malaysia
AU - Athukorala, Premachandra
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - This article seeks to broaden our understanding of the phenomenon of global production sharing and to explore policy options for developing countries for engaging effectively in production networks, through a case study on the export production hub in the State of Penang, Malaysia. The findings uphold Penang as a unique example of marrying development strategy with emerging opportunities for global production sharing. The state government of Penang has not only attracted major multinational enterprises in the globa l electronics industry but also helped them become deeply rooted in the economy through a well-designed investment promotion and development strategy.
AB - This article seeks to broaden our understanding of the phenomenon of global production sharing and to explore policy options for developing countries for engaging effectively in production networks, through a case study on the export production hub in the State of Penang, Malaysia. The findings uphold Penang as a unique example of marrying development strategy with emerging opportunities for global production sharing. The state government of Penang has not only attracted major multinational enterprises in the globa l electronics industry but also helped them become deeply rooted in the economy through a well-designed investment promotion and development strategy.
U2 - 10.1179/1024529414Z.00000000058
DO - 10.1179/1024529414Z.00000000058
M3 - Article
VL - 18
SP - 221
EP - 245
JO - Competition and Change
JF - Competition and Change
SN - 1024-5294
IS - 3
ER -