Small and medium enterprises' resilience and viability in turbulent times
Inertia is not an option for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Inertia is not an option for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Policy considerations to achieve economic diversification in African countries.
Circularity can offer a backbone for public policy to support industrial development amidst existing environmental and social concerns.
The circular economy proposes a profoundly different model leading to growth and jobs without compromising the environment.
The recovery of supply chains can be supported through trade policies and firm-specific initiatives.
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.