TY  - INPR
ID  - eprints3703
EP  - 14
SP  - 1
TI  - Global value chains: New evidence for North Africa
N2  - Abstract This paper analyzes the participation and the position of North African countries in global value chains (GVCs). Exploiting the recently released Eora multiregional Input-Output tables, we describe regional and country {GVC} involvement. North African countries have not so far been able to fully integrate into international production networks. However, a large part of their (low) trade is due to value added related activities, mainly in the upstream phases, and the importance of foreign linkages has been increasing over time. We complement the Input-Output analysis with sectoral evidence from selected case studies and policy experiences. Overall, our results suggest that enhancing the {GVC} participation of North African countries has potential to substantially benefit local industries, countries and indeed the whole area. However, the ability to retain such benefits relies on specific local conditions, such as a favorable environment for foreign investments, and lower trade barriers, thus leaving room for policy intervention.
AV  - none
N1  - SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85016741756
SN  - 2110-7017
KW  - JEL:
F14; F15; L23; O11; O55. - Keywords:
International production networks; Global value chains; Multi-Regional Input-Output tables; North Africa
UR  - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2110701716300221
A1  - Del Prete, Davide
A1  - Giovannetti, Giorgia
A1  - Marvasi, Enrico
JF  - International Economics
Y1  - 2017///
PB  - Elsevier
ER  -