The case for a climate-smart update of the African mining vision
The localization of mineral-based global value chains and clean energy presents an opportunity for Africa to industrialize.
The localization of mineral-based global value chains and clean energy presents an opportunity for Africa to industrialize.
China’s post-COVID-19 recovery may hold clues to the future of global value chains.
Advances in production technology and a trend towards shorter supply chains make a return to “business as usual” highly unlikely.
The pandemic is causing massive disruptions to flows of foreign direct investments. Developing countries are likely to be hit the hardest.
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.
UAE has made headways with efforts to diversify its oil-driven economy and now aims to break into high-tech manufacturing.
The East Asian Miracle provides crucial lessons for developing countries on export-oriented manufacturing growth.