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Technological Capabilities, Upgrading, and Value Capture in Global Value Chains: Local Apparel and Floriculture Firms in Sub-Saharan Africa

Lindsay Whitfielda Department of Social Sciences and BusinessRoskilde [email protected]
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Cornelia Staritzb Department of Development StudiesUniversity of [email protected]
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Ayelech T. Melesec Department of Social Sciences and BusinessRoskilde [email protected]
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Sameer Azizid Department of Social Sciences and BusinessRoskilde [email protected]
Pages 195-218 | Published online: 20 May 2020

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