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Import-substitution development strategy

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9th June, 2026

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9th June, 2026

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  • The import substitution substitutes externally produced goods and services, especially basic necessities such as food, water and energy.
  • The notion of import substitution was popularised in the 1950s and 1960s to promote economic independence in developing countries.