Joining, Upgrading and BeingCompetitive in Global Value Chains: A Strategic Framework

Cattaneo, O. ; Gereffi, G. ; Miroudot, S. ; Taglioni, D.

World Bank, Washington, D.C.

关键词: ACCOUNTING;    ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES;    AGRICULTURE;    AUTOMOBILE;    AUTOMOBILES;   

DOI  :  10.1596/1813-9450-6406
RP-ID  :  WPS6406

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

In recent years, global value chainshave played an increasing role in business strategies,profoundly affecting international trade and developmentparadigms. Global value chains now represent a major sourceof socio-upgrading opportunities and a new path fordevelopment. Trade, competitiveness and development policiesshould be reshaped accordingly to seize these opportunitiesand avoid the risks associated with greater participation inglobal value chains. This paper provides a framework andanalytical tools for measuring and improving acountry's performance with respect to participation inglobal value chains. With a clear operational focus, itprovides guidance for countries willing to join, maintainparticipation, and/or move up global value chains. With theultimate objective to increase the value (the developmentcontent) for trade, it also offers strategies to maximizethe benefits and minimize the risks of developingcountries' participation in global value chains.