Small scale and handicraft industries

Abstract

Small-scale and handicraft industries in African 'countries are increasing attention is being given in the developing countries of Africa to the promotion of small-scale and handicraft industries. In so diverse continent as Africa no economic or social phenomenon can be discussed by way of easy generalisation? yet, in nearly all countries small industries and handicrafts are, after agriculture, the main source of employment of the population and help to meet variety of needs of daily life.