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Transformation to suit a local culture; Also: The capability to manufacture a product, or supply a service independently within a country instead of relying on foreign manufactures or suppliers.

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  • This is one of the inherent risks of "indigenization" - and in this case, the risk came back to bite Australia.
  • The so-called indigenization and empowerment act was passed in 2008, when parliament was still dominated by Mugabe's lawmakers.
  • The new so-called indigenization law "recognizes the sovereign right of ownership," he tells crowds at the 50,000 seat Chinese-built sports stadium in Harare.
  • The new so-called indigenization law "recognizes our sovereign right of ownership," Mugabe told crowds at the 50,000 seat Chinese-built sports stadium in Harare.
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