This paper examines the trends in skill and activity upgrading in global value chains (GVCs) and the drivers of upgrading in Asian economies. It uses the newly constructed ADB Multi-Region Input-Output Tables as well as occupation data on jobs by educational attainment and business activities,...

This paper studies participation by developing Asian economies in global value chains (GVCs). We use an input-output framework to measure the impacts that GVCs of final manufactured products have on jobs and income. We combine new occupations data with multiregional input-output tables to...