How developing countries can take advantage of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The new techno-economic paradigm offers a window of opportunity for latecomer countries to leapfrog into new sectors and industries.
The new techno-economic paradigm offers a window of opportunity for latecomer countries to leapfrog into new sectors and industries.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
As most countries experience COVID-19 related lockdowns, there are concerns about both the present and the future of global supply chains.
Integration of manufacturing firms in global value chains offers opportunities for countries to raise employment, exports and productivity.
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.