Corporate R&D&I activities across Global Value Chains |
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Central to this study is that corporate research, development and innovation activities are an integrated component of the corresponding Global Value Chain. Global Value Chains tend to optimise R&D&I activities and productivity based on some drivers and barriers. The configuration and organisation of the Global Value Chain will deeply influence the positioning of R&D&I activities within the Global Value Chain, as well as their location.
The aim of the study is to identify the geographical and organizational patterns of corporate R&D&I activities across GVCs and their interactions with home and host-countries' economies and policy initiatives. The focus is on the analysis of individual companies in selected sectors: Health (Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Health Care Equipment); Mobility (Automobiles & Parts, Airplanes, Public Transport) and ICT (Technology Hardware & Equipment, Electronic & Electrical Equipment, Software & Computer Services, Fixed Line Telecommunication). The results will provide a better understanding of the drivers and barriers to improving the location of high-value creation and knowledge-intensive activities in Europe and the competitive position of EU industry in strategic GVCs.
Clients
- European Commission