indigenization

  1. Noun.  The fact of making something more native; transformation of some service, idea etc. to suit a local culture, especially through the use of more indigenous people in administration, employment etc.
  2. Noun.  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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