Theory question 101
Manufacturing Industry(a) Difference between primary and secondary industries. (b) Outline four reasons for the predominance of light industries in developing countries. (c) Highlight four contributions of the industrial sector to the economic development of developing countries.
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(a) Primary industries extract or produce raw materials directly from nature (farming, fishing, mining, lumbering); secondary industries process or manufacture raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods (textiles, cement, food processing).
(b) They need little capital; simple technology and less skilled labour; local raw materials are available; ready local market for consumer goods; quick returns on investment; less power needed; government encouragement of small and medium enterprises.
(c) Employment; foreign exchange earnings and savings; revenue to government; use of local raw materials and value addition; transfer of technology and skills; diversification of the economy; growth of towns and infrastructure; higher standard of living.
Define with examples in (a).