This report investigates the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in helping developing countries participate in global value chains (GVCs). It combines the

Studies conceptual foundations of GVC analysis, twin pillars of 'governance' and 'upgrading', and detailed cases of emerging economies.

The book looks to address the following questions in a post-crisis world: How have lead firms responded to the crisis? Have they changed their traditional suppl

Global value chains (GVCs) are a key feature of the global economy in the 21st century. They show how international investment and trade create cross-border pro

Global value chains (GVCs) powered the surge of international trade after 1990 and now account for almost half of all trade. This shift enabled an unprecedented