A sociotechnical approach offers a framework for understanding the various facets and interactions of the industry.

The coronavirus pandemic has not fundamentally altered pre-pandemic megatrends, but accelerated some.

Green hydrogen holds the key to decarbonization and can act as a catalyst for industrial development.

The evidence to date suggests that 3D printing might actually complement trade in goods.

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.

Developing countries can use spatial policies to reduce their ecological footprint while simultaneously increasing their competitiveness.

The region’s high labour and capital costs present a serious challenge to its competitiveness.