Public procurement as an industrial policy tool
New evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa shows that public procurement policies improve domestic firm performance.
New evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa shows that public procurement policies improve domestic firm performance.
The recovery of supply chains can be supported through trade policies and firm-specific initiatives.
COVID-19 stimulus packages must carry energy efficiency incentives to help industries and economies rebound.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.
COVID-19 struck at the core of GVC hub regions, with severe implications for international production networks.