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Regional Integration and High Potential Value Chains in West Africa

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The global dispersion and fragmentation of production processes has important implications for the industrialisation strategies of developing countries. The specific characteristics of different global value chains (GVCs) shape the opportunities for firms to participate in international trade and to upgrade into more remunerative and sustainable economic activities. This paper aims to provide an understanding of West Africa’s potential for participation in GVCs. Upgrading strategies require identifying value chains in which West Africa has existing capabilities and that also offer (i) dynamic markets, (ii) potential to support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the most vulnerable countries in the region, and (iii) concrete upgrading opportunities in the near term. Through this approach, the paper identifies the value chains with the highest potential in the region as fish products, processed foods, and information and communications technology services. The author further puts forward recommendations that should inform policymaking and industrial strategies in the region with the objective of maximising the benefits of value chain participation from a sustainable development perspective.

Written by Judith Fessehaie

Research type: Research
Tags: Global Value Chains, Africa, Global Value Chains, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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