Manufacturing has the potential to drive economic growth, job creation and poverty reduction, but African manufacturers face challenges in competing with global markets. Agricultural machinery manufacturing may be one niche where African manufacturers can succeed. This paper examines the challenges and opportunities facing local agricultural manufacturers in Africa based on a survey of 386 manufacturers in four countries and qualitative methods. Results show that small, dedicated entrepreneurs have created vibrant local machinery markets. These manufacturers have several comparative advantages, in particular, the ability to develop machinery adapted to local agroecological conditions but face challenges related to financing, human resources, utilities, raw materials, production equipment and the regulatory environment. The paper offers recommendations on how to support local manufacturers to make “Made in Africa” the first choice for African farmers and agro-food processors.

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非洲制造——如何让当地农机制造业蓬勃发展

制造业具有推动经济增长、创造就业和减少贫困​​的潜力，但非洲制造商在与全球市场竞争时面临挑战。农业机械制造可能是非洲制造商能够取得成功的利基市场之一。本文基于对四个国家 386 家制造商的调查和定性方法，探讨了非洲当地农业制造商面临的挑战和机遇。结果表明，专注的小型企业家创造了充满活力的当地机械市场。这些制造商具有多项比较优势，特别是有能力开发适合当地农业生态条件的机械，但面临融资、人力资源、公用事业、原材料、生产设备和监管环境等方面的挑战。该文件就如何支持当地制造商使“非洲制造”成为非洲农民和农产品加工商的首选提出了建议。