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A Market-Based Approach To 3d Printing For Economic Development In Ghana, Wade Aitken-Palmer
A Market-Based Approach To 3d Printing For Economic Development In Ghana, Wade Aitken-Palmer
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The purpose of this report is to create the foundation for further study of a market-based approach to 3D printing as an instrument for economic development in Ghana. The delivery of improved products and services to the most underserved markets is needed to spur economic activity and improve standards of living. The relationship between economic development and the advancement of technology is considered within the context of Ghana. An opportunity for market entry exists within both the bottom of the economic pyramid and the mid-segment market. 3D printing (additive manufacturing) has proven to be a disruptive technology that has demonstrated …