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Global Value Chains, Upgrading and Poverty ReductionJoonkoo LeeHanyang University G. GereffiDuke University - Department of Sociology - Director, Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness Stephanie BarrientosUniversity of Manchester November 23, 2011 Capturing the Gains Briefing Note, No. 3, 2011 Abstract: Global value chains (GVCs) are changing the way trade is conducted and value is created and captured. As more trade is organized through close coordination between buyers and suppliers, moving to high value-added activities, or economic upgrading, is critically determined by lead firms, particularly global buyers. However, growing evidence shows that economic upgrading of producers does not necessarily lead to social upgrading of workers, and the relationship is complicated by GVC restructuring in a post-crisis world. Dynamic monitoring of global and regional chains, joint public-private support for value chain upgrading, and improved trade metrics will provide more effective policy interventions for poverty reduction in a rapidly changing global trade environment.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 6 Keywords: Global value chains, trade in value added, economic upgrading, social upgrading, poverty reduction working papers seriesDate posted: January 25, 2012 ; Last revised: March 20, 2012Suggested CitationContact Information
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