Develop Country Case Study Papers Value Chain Development, Trade and Economic Transformation in Africa Phase II

• Country: South Africa
• Summary: Develop Country Case Study Papers Value Chain Development, Trade and Economic Transformation in Africa Phase II
• ZAT Ref No: 68526066
• Deadline: 17 Jul 2022
• Financier: Other Funding Agencies
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• Expression of Interest are invited for Develop Country Case Study Papers Value Chain Development, Trade and Economic Transformation in Africa Phase II. Procurement of Value Chain Development, Trade and Economic Transformation. While sustained growth has contributed significantly to rapid economic transformation in Asia and Latin America, in Africa it has been observed that relatively high growth rates have contributed very little to job creation and in lifting the largest segment of the population out of poverty. Although there has been growth in exports and value over time, there has been a declining African export share in global value chains, pointing to Africa-s reduced competitiveness in these sub-sectors. Despite decades of protectionism of Africa-s manufacturing sector, its share of manufactured goods remains low. The service sector continues to be promising but is faced with stiff competition from the more developed world where tourism and hospitality industry is more robust. Africa-s significant agricultural and natural resources are being exploited and exported mostly in their raw form, with little or no value added to commodity exports. Some of these natural resources represent irreplaceable, non-renewable assets, and their exploitation needs to be monitored while also recognizing that generally it has weak economic linkages to the rest of the economy. Economic diversification based on value-addition to natural and agricultural resources and exportoriented production, therefore, has a major role to play in the transformation of African economies from the current low-income to middle-income levels. Economic diversification should have a significant impact on job creation and poverty reduction. The upsurge in GVCs/RVCs as a vehicle for economic diversification and the basis for resource-based industrial development is timely, given the increased demand for Africa-s natural resources, together with increased urbanization and consumer demand for processed goods within the continent. Against this backdrop, the AERC launched a collaborative research project on Value Chain Development, Trade and Economic Transformation in Africa. AERC invited expressions of interest from researchers to develop framework papers which evaluate performance of African economies in global and regional value chains. AERC Framework papers were to relate to cross-national and/regional studies largely relying on existing datasets. To that end, researchers interested in undertaking framework research were invited to submit proposal detailing methodology and data sources (see call here). A selection process led to the choice of 12 framework papers. These papers now completed are to guide and support country case studies and more issue-specific cross-country studies (see below) for phase II. Phase I launched in June 2021, was completed in April 2022 with 12 framework papers that will be shortly on the AERC website (See below, the list and abstracts). The total duration of the study will be 18 months, and first drafts papers should be submitted within 6 months of the inception workshop. This call for Expressions of Interest is the first stage in the application process. Researchers who submit applications that meet the necessary criteria in this first stage will be invited to present their proposed papers in a workshop. Projects with the most potential will be granted up to USD$10,000 to develop the case studies (financing is available for up to 12 projects). The breakdown of the timeline is as follows: 1. July 17, 2022: Close of submissions. 2. August 17, 2022: Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their Expressions of Interest. 3. Around October 10, 2022: Inception workshop for country case study papers and commissioning of country case study papers. Eligibility Requirements: Researchers meeting the criteria highlighted below are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. However, the lead investigator must demonstrate, in hers/his CV, that they have: • a strong publication record, especially in the project theme; and • proven expertise in GVCs/RVCs; and • completed at least one AERC research project (either thematic or collaborative project); and/or • participated in or finalised a research project on a relevant topic not necessarily funded by AERC. • All applicants are required to attach their CVs in the submissions. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
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