Meeting the challenge of private sector development : evidence from the Mekong sub-region

In relation to developing countries, how to seize the opportunities created by globalisation, contributions to improving employment opportunities and reducing poverty are looked at in this study. Specifically, it analyses how local firms can get involved in global value chains, access distant and more profitable markets and upgrade their capabilities. Based on case studies, the book focuses on selected industries and reviews experiences of governments and enterprises in the Mekong sub-region. It seeks to draw 'bottom up' policy conclusions from firm- and industry-level analyses in specific country settings about how best to support private sector development in developing countries.