The socioeconomic impact of circularity in developing countries
A novel tool using firm–level data to assess the economic, social and environmental impact of circularity.
A novel tool using firm–level data to assess the economic, social and environmental impact of circularity.
Accelerating the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries in emerging economies is crucial for achieving global net-zero emissions targets.
Reducing the barriers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face can unleash innovation and transformation in manufacturing.
Substantive progress is needed on specific sustainable industrialization indicators.
Countries can pick up their pace with policies based on reliable industrial statistics.
Left unaddressed, power asymmetries in the world economy can negatively impact industrialization in the Global South.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
The pandemic is causing massive disruptions to flows of foreign direct investments. Developing countries are likely to be hit the hardest.