allindustrializzazione

Allindustrializzazione is a term used in economic discourse to describe a comprehensive, state-directed push toward universal industrial development across all sectors of an economy. It implies a coordinated modernization program that links manufacturing capacity with infrastructure, energy, and digital services to create a diversified and productive economy.

The term blends the Italian all- (universal, total) with industrializzazione (industrialization) and is not widely standardized in textbooks. In practice, it may be used to discuss ambitious development plans or policy frameworks aiming to rapidly elevate a country from low- to high-productivity status, often through public investment, strategic planning, and industrial policy instruments.

Typical goals include increasing industrial output, upgrading technology and processes, enhancing export competitiveness, expanding high-skill employment, and building resilient value chains. Tools commonly associated with such a program include targeted subsidies, protective measures, state-led investment in critical sectors, vocational and higher education reforms, and incentives for research and innovation.

Critics warn that aggressive, all-encompassing industrialization can lead to environmental harm, financial risk, and social disruption if governance is weak or investment misallocates resources. Success depends on clear institutions, sustainable financing, inclusion of regional development, and attention to skills, innovation ecosystems, and environmental safeguards.

See also: industrial policy, structural transformation, developmental state, catch-up development.

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