The Economic Rate of Return in Small and Household Manufacturing Industries (Industrial Development) (Report‪)‬

I. INTRODUCTION Small-scale and Household Manufacturing Industry can contribute to economic development by providing employment; creating jobs with low capital costs; building up a reservoir of skilled and semi-skilled labour; reducing income disparities as small-scale manufacturing is widespread and not concentrated in any specific area or region; developing indigenous technology" and raising saving and investment within the country rather than being dependent on external sources. Small-scale manufacturing is also a potential breeding ground for the development of entrepreneurial talent which is of great importance in accelerating the developmental process.