Today, production processes have become fragmented with a range of activities divided among firms and workers across borders. These global value chains are being strongly promoted by international organizations, such as the World Bank and the World Trade Organization, but social and political...

Front Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Editors -- Contributing Authors -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Overview -- Key Takeaways -- Current Conditions and Challenges -- Drivers and Enablers -- Barriers, Threats, and Challenges -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Part 1...