The effects of COVID-19 on industry in least developed countries
LDCs may have recovered their industrial production but not their trade in manufacturing products.
LDCs may have recovered their industrial production but not their trade in manufacturing products.
A new generation of technologies is poised to restructure the global trading system and accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
Embedding digitalization as part of the wider industrialization strategy can enable developing country firms to climb up the value chain ladder.
Why revisiting traditional frames of reference on firm-level capabilities is crucial to unlock benefits of digital transformation.
The pandemic-induced crisis will have severe impacts on household incomes and industries in the region and requires swift policy actions.
Policy actions and coordination will be crucial in mitigating the impacts of the global pandemic on industry.