Regional value chains (RVCs) are considered as an important step towards a greater integration into global value chains (GVCs) but African countries trade very little value added with each other. Based on the UNCTAD-Eora GVC database this paper estimates a panel model from 2006 to 2012 for 37...

Trade and participation in global value chains can play a key role in economic diversification and development. This paper deepens the discussion about productivity growth and upgrading in agriculture in Africa, and the role of national, regional, and international value chains in supporting...

Regional value chains (RVCs) are considered as an important step towards a greater integration into global value chains (GVCs) but African countries trade very little value added with each other. Based on the UNCTAD-Eora GVC database this paper estimates a panel model from 2006 to 2012 for 37...

Trade and participation in global value chains can play a key role in economic diversification and development. This paper deepens the discussion about productivity growth and upgrading in agriculture in Africa, and the role of national, regional, and international value chains in supporting...