Trade governance frameworks in a world of global value chains

July 19, 2016

In today’s globalised economy, understanding global value chains (GVCs) is essential for the development of trade and investment. This article presents a number of options on how the global trade system can promote the effective integration and upgrading of countries in these GVCs.

 

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Topics: INVESTMENT GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS (GVCS)

Authors: SHERRY M. STEPHENSON

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