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Foundations for Change: Aspects of the Construction Industry in Developing Countries

G. A. Edmonds, Dwj Miles

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The construction industry pattern of most industrialized countries is often unsuited to the needs of developing countries. Case studies in Ghana and Sri Lanka suggest a new approach, and illustrate how existing frameworks could be changed.

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The construction industry pattern of most industrialized countries is often unsuited to the needs of developing countries. Case studies in Ghana and Sri Lanka suggest a new approach, and illustrate how existing frameworks could be changed.

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The construction industry pattern of most industrialized countries is often unsuited to the needs of developing countries. Case studies in Ghana and Sri Lanka suggest a new approach, and illustrate how existing frameworks could be changed.

Key concepts: Developing country, Sri lanka, Developed country, Business, Development economics, Economic growth, Economics, Environmental planning

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