Assessing the Role of Domestic Value Chains in China’s CO2 Emission Intensity: A Multi-Region Structural Decomposition Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10640-019-00351-w
Abstract: China has been facing severe pressure in CO2 emissions mitigation. With production fragmentation among provinces inside China, domestic value chains (DVCs) have become increasingly important to both economic growth and CO2 emissions of the country.… read more here.
Keywords: value chains; emission; emission intensity; domestic value ... See more keywords
The Italian Districts in the Global Value Chains
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DOI: 10.1007/s40797-018-0078-2
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine the impact of international production fragmentation on the trade performance of the Italian districts (IDs). We suppose that the high heterogeneity in export shown by the different… read more here.
Keywords: value chains; italian districts; districts global; trade ... See more keywords
Rapid transformation of food systems in developing regions: Highlighting the role of agricultural research & innovations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2018.01.022
Abstract: Abstract Developing regions' food system has transformed rapidly in the past several decades. The food system is the dendritic cluster of R&D value chains, and the value chains linking input suppliers to farmers, and farmers… read more here.
Keywords: developing regions; agricultural research; food; value chains ... See more keywords
Understanding the potential of eco-certification in salmon and shrimp aquaculture value chains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2017.07.027
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines how value chain coordination affects the ability of aquaculture producers to engage in eco-certification. Through a comparison of global salmon and shrimp value chains, it is argued that production risks and… read more here.
Keywords: value chains; coordination; aquaculture; eco certification ... See more keywords
Institutions and participation in global value chains: Evidence from belt and road initiative
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chieco.2020.101447
Abstract: Abstract The “One Belt and One Road” (OBOR) initiative proposed by China aims to promote highly efficient resource allocation, deep regional integration, and extension of global value chains (GVCs). The main challenges faced by OBOR… read more here.
Keywords: value chains; participation; gvc participation; road ... See more keywords
Digital technologies, hyper-transparency and smallholder farmer inclusion in global value chains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cosust.2019.10.011
Abstract: Globalization of food value chains has increased the demand for greater transparency over where food is produced, how, by whom and with what effect on society and the environment. A range of new digital technologies… read more here.
Keywords: value chains; farmer inclusion; digital technologies; hyper transparency ... See more keywords
Where are the women? A review and conceptual framework for addressing gender equity in charcoal value chains in Sub-Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2019.11.003
Abstract: Abstract The importance of the charcoal sector is growing rapidly in Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to providing an affordable energy source for residents in the continent's growing urban centers, the charcoal value chain offers a… read more here.
Keywords: value chains; charcoal value; gender; value ... See more keywords
Deriving new anticipation-based policy instruments for attracting research and development and innovation in global value chains to Europe
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DOI: 10.1016/j.futures.2021.102712
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, we discuss new anticipation-based policy instruments to improve the attractiveness of Europe for innovative activities in a world of accelerating innovation. The case studies and interviews with company representatives which we… read more here.
Keywords: global value; policy instruments; value chains; innovation ... See more keywords
Cost-benefit analysis of prioritized climate-smart agricultural practices among smallholder farmers: evidence from selected value chains across sub-Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09228
Abstract: Prioritization of adaptation options is complex. This study presents a multi-dimensional framework to evaluate how to allocate resources among competing alternatives. The main objectives of the study were to identify the prioritized climate-smart agricultural practices… read more here.
Keywords: climate smart; agricultural practices; smallholder farmers; value chains ... See more keywords
Data strategies for global value chains: Hybridization of small and big data in the aftermath of COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.02.042
Abstract: Senior executives must make strategic decisions on (re)configuring global value chains (GVCs) in a post-COVID-19 world, with digital technologies playing a decisive role in enabling decision-making on both the reconfigurations and their implementation. Against this… read more here.
Keywords: data strategies; covid; decision; global value ... See more keywords
Governance of agricultural value chains: Coordination, control and safeguarding
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2018.09.020
Abstract: Abstract The governance of agricultural value chains other than those that are export oriented has not been well understood. A case in point is agricultural value chains in India, which are characterized by the dominance… read more here.
Keywords: value chains; coordination control; governance agricultural; value ... See more keywords