Learning and Upgrading of Craft Exporters at the Interface of Global Value Chains and Innovation Systems

Firms operating at the interface of global value chains (GVCs) and innovation systems (ISs) are expected to have better access to knowledge than their competitors, enabling them to learn at a faster pace. This article assesses if and how learning at the interface enables handicraft exporters in emerging economies to upgrade and deepen their capacities. Our conclusion from the analysis of three case studies is that craft exporters incrementally...