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.
Advanced digital production technologies are changing manufacturing and carry implications for the future of industrial development.
Digitalization holds promise for less industrialized economies but also underlines the need for increasing efforts in developing human capital.
Advances in production technology and a trend towards shorter supply chains make a return to “business as usual” highly unlikely.
The recovery of supply chains can be supported through trade policies and firm-specific initiatives.
COVID-19 struck at the core of GVC hub regions, with severe implications for international production networks.