pt. 1. Theoretical contributions -- pt. 2. Local agricultural value chains -- pt. 3. International agricultural value chains -- pt. 4. Value chains in the industrial and services sector -- pt. 5. Conclusions : upgrading value chains in developing countries

This important volume presents seven case studies of global value chains alongside two theoretical chapters concerning these chains. The contributors explore a wide range of issues relevant to value chains: the impact of global value chains on local upgrading strategies, the role of governance...