The Global Value Chains Initiative seeks to develop an industry-centric view of economic globalization that highlights the linkages between economic actors and across geographic space.
Do you have a vested interest in economic, social and/or environmental development? If yes, then you need to understand how global value chains (GVCs) operate.
Duke GVCC's study into Pakistan's offshore services sector will be ublished in early 2019. It has been sponsored by the World Bank.
READ MOREDuke GVCC's study into Pakistan's medical devices industry will be ublished in early 2019. It has been sponsored by the World Bank.
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Since 2007, the Duke GVC Center has provided over 30 clients with new language and tools to understand globalization and economic development through its contract research. The real-world advice in this sponsored research informs decision-making on various topics.
For many countries, the ability to effectively insert into Global Value Chains is a vital condition for development. The Duke GVC Center provides training on how to do this. Training also entails providing teaching instruction to Duke University undergraduate students.
The Duke GVC Center addresses clients high-priority inclusive economic, social and environmental development challenges through 1) sponsored research add-on advising support; and 2) capacity building and research program development.
Is economic nationalism sustainable? The answer is no, according to Gary Gereffi, director of the Duke GVC Center. “National economies can’t be self-contained industries. They have to tie ...
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Duke University hosted a Global Summit focused on value chains, governance and develoment in the world’s top international organizations. The Duke GVC Summit had three main objectives: Direc ...
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