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Æonara would be at the centre of the Remnant's programme of {{wp|developmental state|state-driven capitalist economic development}}. Sirana and Sar-i-Paul would find themselves as the command points of this burgeoning new economy, and the island would become the greatest beneficiary of the capital repatriation networks and foreign direct investment driving the Remnant's economic rise. | Æonara would be at the centre of the Remnant's programme of {{wp|developmental state|state-driven capitalist economic development}}. Sirana and Sar-i-Paul would find themselves as the command points of this burgeoning new economy, and the island would become the greatest beneficiary of the capital repatriation networks and foreign direct investment driving the Remnant's economic rise. | ||
In the 1940s thro' 1950s, the Remnant pursued an export-oriented industrialisation strategy, focusing on labour-intensive industries such as textiles and light manufacturing. This approach was further bolstered by favuorable global conditions, including the demand for cheap consumer goods in [[Levantia]] and northern [[Sarpedon]]. The government played an role in {{wp|dirigism|guiding economic policies}}, {{wp|industrial policy|supporting key industries}}, and {{wp|graft|investing in infrastructure}}. | |||
Later, during the 1960s and 1970s, the Remnant government recognized the need to move beyond labour-intensive industries and sought to elevate the nation's technological capabilities. Significant emphasis was placed on education and research, leading to the establishment of institutions such as the [[Kiravian Industrial-Commercial Executive|Physical Capital Improvements Bureau]] (PCIB) in 1973. The PCIB played a crucial role in fostering innovation, research, and development, laying the groundwork for the Kiravian Remnant's emergence as a global technological hub. Furthermore, the government implemented measures to attract foreign investment and technology transfer. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) were established to provide incentives for foreign companies to set up operations on Æonara, and immigration controls for white-collar workers were greatly relaxed, contributing to the influx of capital and expertise. A commitment to education as part of this process was evident in the emphasis on science and technology. The government invested heavily in educational infrastructure and curriculum development to nurture a skilled workforce capable of driving technological innovation and staffing the knowledge-intensive, highly technical industrial enterprises that the Remnant desired to grow on Æonara. This focus on {{wp|human capital}} development became a cornerstone of the nation's economic success in subsequent decades, the results of which were most apparent on Æonara. In terms of industry, Æonara experienced a shift towards heavy industries such as steel, petrochemicals, and machinery during this period. The Helvianir Science Park, established in 1977, became a focal point for the burgeoning semiconductor and electronics industries. This move towards high-tech manufacturing set the stage for Æonara's later broad and deep footprint in global electronics markets. | |||
=== Post-Kirosocialism === | === Post-Kirosocialism === | ||