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Innovation and Value Chains
The IDS Globalisation Team, collaborating with networked research groups, has pioneered research into a particular form of global production networks, the Global Value Chain. This is one way in which the incomes of the poor can be enhanced is through their participation in global production networks.
IDS research on value chains has grown rapidly in recent years, and covers a range of related themes. These include:
- Conceptual studies
- Empirical studies (see projects listed below)
- Research exploring the link between global value chains and local industrial clusters
- Value chains, gender and employment
Team members working on innovation and value chains
Also, see the IDS Globalisation Research Team web pages for related projects, news, publications and events.
News
IDS research examines the impacts of fair trade for producers and workers
Published: 1 Feb 2012
Evidence shows fair trade helps producers and workers get decent returns, but challenges remain in addressing poverty and inequality.
Evidence shows fair trade helps producers and workers get decent returns, but challenges remain in addressing poverty and inequality.
Events
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Latest Publications on Innovation and Value Chains »
- Henson, S. and Humphrey, J. (2011) 'Codex Alimentarius and Private Standards' in van der Meulen, B.M.J. (eds), Private Food Law: Governing Food Chains Through Contract Law, Self-regulation, Private Standards, Audits and Certification Schemes, Wageningen: Wageningen Academic Publishers
- Navas-Alemán, L. (2011) 'The Impact of Operating in Multiple Value Chains for Upgrading: The Case of the Brazilian Furniture and Footwear Industries ', Journal of World Development 39.8:1386-97
- UNIDO (2011) 'Diagnostics for Industrial Value Chain Development - An Integrated Tool' , Vienna: United Nations Industrial Development Organization
- Helmsing, A.H.J. and Vellema, S. (2011) Value Chains, Inclusion and Endogenous Development: Contrasting Theories and Realities, Abingdon: Routledge
- Hospes, O. and Clancy, J.S. (2011) 'Unpacking the Discourse of Social Inclusion in Value Chains' in Helmsing, A.H.J. and Vellema, S. (eds), Value Chains, Inclusion and Endogenous Development: Contrasting Theories and Realities, Abingdon: Routledge
Innovation and Value Chains projects at IDS
