The Future of Manufacturing-Led Development

November 30, 2017

In spite of cheaper labor abroad, the global West is shuttering factories in emerging economies to build closer to home. What does this mean for developing countries, where manufacturing may be critical for development? The World Bank’s new report, The Future of Manufacturing-Led Development, claims that firms and workers in developing countries must now transition to take advantage of new opportunities.

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