Overseas manufacturing in LMICs

None of the manufacturers has started producing in LMICs. According to one of the leading prostheses suppliers in China, who spent two months in Africa assessing manufacturing opportunities, the supply chain and infrastructure do not meet expectations. For instance, raw materials are not locally available, requiring import from China. Additionally, there are shortages in electricity and power supply, with some factories needing to build their own power plants to operate. Labour efficiency also falls short of expectations, and social instability and unrest add further concerns.

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