Public procurement as an industrial policy tool
New evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa shows that public procurement policies improve domestic firm performance.
New evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa shows that public procurement policies improve domestic firm performance.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
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.