COVID-19 and the megatrends shaping the future of industrial development
The coronavirus pandemic has not fundamentally altered pre-pandemic megatrends, but accelerated some.
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.
Road infrastructure can play a key role in ensuring that trade liberalization results in productivity enhancements for firms.
Embedding digitalization as part of the wider industrialization strategy can enable developing country firms to climb up the value chain ladder.
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.