Transportation accounts for 30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and 70% of the nation's oil use. Our reports highlight transportation technologies that can reduce carbon emissions and oil dependence while creating U.S. manufacturing jobs. With support from the Rockefeller Foundation,...
Globalization is redefining the face of commercial enterprise, the roles of developing countries, and the power of individuals. Changing business practices and technological capabilities have had lasting effects on the future competitiveness of both established and emerging economies. With financial...
The unifying theme of the Duke GVC Center's work with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) was to use the value chain framework to study environmental issues; specifically to identify technologies that can minimize environmental impacts in diverse industries while also...
The GVC Center conducted a number of studies that focused on reducing environmental impacts.
We live in a volatile global economy. This impacts the food and agriculture industry in profound ways. Stakeholders are grappling with questions such as: In the midst of change, where are opportunities that can be leveraged across the value chain?...
This section highlights work with a specific focus on global value chain (GVC) entry and upgrading.
How do you quantify the economic impact resulting from a particular event? How has a particular business activity benefited various stakeholders within a specified area? These are important questions that can be best addressed by economic impact analysis. High Point...
A recurring topic facing development practitioners is understanding why certain economic actors are unable to gainfully participate in global value chains (GVCs), and how to overcome this issue. Inclusive development seeks to ensure all parties have equal opportunities to gainfully...
