The story of José: 9 steps to turn the Mozambican construction boom into an engine for inclusive growth

The construction industry is the backbone of economic growth in many developing countries, including Mozambique where the industry grew by nearly 12% in 2015. Through the story of a young Mozambican carpenter, IGC Economist Novella Maugeri summarises the results of a recent study on the construction industry in 9 steps that could help to turn the recent construction boom into an engine for inclusive growth.