Localization of Medical Device Manufacturing in Low- and Middle-Income countries

A study to develop key drivers and inhibitors to shifting manufacturing and assembly of medical devices in Low and Middle income countries

Master thesis (2021)

Authors

J. Jitin Gopakumar Technology, Policy and Management

Contributors

Cees van Beers Economics of Technology and Innovation - TPM (supervisor 1)
A. Verbraeck Policy Analysis - TPM (supervisor 2)
S. Hinrichs-Krapels Policy Analysis - TPM (coach)
Florent Geerts (coach)
Faculty
Technology, Policy and Management
Copyright: © 2021 Jitin Jitin Gopakumar
Localization Assembly Developing countries Manufacturing Medical Devices Health Tech Local Production Global Value Chain Low and middle income countries
More Info
expand_more

Published Date

25-08-2021

Language

English

Reuse Rights

Other than for strictly personal use, it is not permitted to download, forward or distribute the text or part of it, without the consent of the author(s) and/or copyright holder(s), unless the work is under an open content license such as Creative Commons.

Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Abstract

The research was conducted looking into the possibilities of local manufacturing and assembly of medical devices in low and middle-income countries. Desktop research and expert interviews were conducted to learn the operations of medical devices (and other product) manufacturers. The interview process validated the literature study and also brought to light some new information on how medical device manufacturing (both local and international) operates. The research resulted in key drivers and inhibitors that companies need to consider when shifting their operations (or not) to low and middle-income countries.