UNIDO Policy Brief: "Resilient Global Supply Chains in Times of Escalating Trade Costs"
Insights on Industrial Development – Policy Brief by Dr. Frauke Steglich and co-authors
Our colleague Dr. Frauke Steglich has co-authored a UNIDO Policy Brief policy brief on the topic of “Resilient Global Supply Chains in Times of Escalating Trade Costs.”
Global trade is under pressure. Rising tariffs, expanding sustainability mandates, and geopolitical shocks are reshaping how value moves across borders. In this new reality, traditional export-led growth models are being tested - and industrializing countries are feeling the strain.
As global supply chain disruptions become the new normal, nations face mounting pressure to adapt their industrial strategies. Dr. Frauke Steglich and co-authors explore how nations can build supply chains that withstand disruption rather than crumble under it. Drawing on case studies from Kenya and Cambodia, and a global comparative analysis, the authors identify clear priorities for action: build resilience through diversification, value addition, and stronger domestic and regional supply chains, supported by quality infrastructure and a conducive policy environment.
Read the full policy brief here.