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Economic and social upgrading in global production networks: A new paradigm for a changing world

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: . A key challenge in promoting decent work worldwide is how to improve the position of both firms and workers in value chains and global production networks driven by lead firms. This article develops a framework for analysing the linkages between the economic upgrading of firms and the social upgrading of workers. Drawing on studies which indicate that firm upgrading does not necessarily lead to improvements for workers, with a particular focus on the Moroccan garment industry, it outlines different trajectories and scenarios to provide a better understanding of the relationship between economic and social upgrading.

Source: International Labour Review

DOI: 10.1111/j.1564-913x.2011.00119.x

Authors: Stephanie BARRIENTOS, Gary GEREFFI, Arianna ROSSI

Institutions: University of Manchester, Duke University, International Labour Organization

Language: English

Topic: Global trade, sustainability, and social impact

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2089515684

FWCI: 81.42

Cites: 63

Cited by: 1,057

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