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Sustainable global supply chains: New policy challenges, new research perspectives

Authors

  • Steglich
  • F.
  • Altenburg
  • T.
  • Carry
  • I.

Publication Date

JEL Classification

F1 O1

Key Words

Foreign Trade

Global Value Chains

international trade

sustainable development

Related Topics

Sustainable Development

International Trade

Globalization

Companies

This chapter identifies major trends that are expected to have big effects on the future of global supply chains, such as digitalisation, decarbonisation and rising geopolitical tensions. It discusses key challenges arising from these trends and their implications for making global supply chains more sustainable. Based on this analysis, policy-relevant research gaps are highlighted.

Kiel Institute Expert

  • Frauke Steglich
    Kiel Institute Researcher

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Research Center

  • International Development