Under standard conditions in the Colombian coffee sector, the benefits of producing better coffee are not passed on to farmers, weakening their incentives to invest in higher-quality production. However, when a large international buyer required inte...

In Bangladesh’s garment sector, firms often under-promote women because of biased beliefs and distorted learning about women’s managerial ability. However, temporary, low-risk trials can correct these beliefs and lead to sustained increases in female...

Africa has the highest price of cement of any continent, but both its price and markup have fallen dramatically since 2011. Evidence suggests market size may explain this phenomenon.

The sourcing strategies of global buyers can have profound implications for suppliers in low-income countries. Using novel data, research in the garment sector reveals how global buyers differ in their approach to sourcing and why that matters for su...

How does participating in global value chains impact developing countries?

Union leaders exhibit better leadership qualities than average workers and cultivate collective action in labour movements through a coordinating role

English language courses for domestic managers improve their interactions with foreign managers, and potential employers value these interactions

Increased competition in agriculture markets sustained by informal contracts can diminish performance and value for all players in the supply chain

How much do international buyers in the garment industry use their market power to squeeze the mark-ups of Bangladeshi garment suppliers?