Egypt and the Global Value Chain: A Road Map Proposal

Dina Samir Elwakkad, Dana Corina Deselnicu

Abstract


·         Purpose

This research aims to identify the current status of Egypt's participation in the global value chain (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) while highlighting the main requirements and obstacles that face such participation.

·         Methodology

The paper investigates the current status of Egypt's participation in the global value chain, adopted the qualitative approach through conducting semi-structured interviews with all relevant parties from the governmental and private sectors in addition to experts in the field. Also, a focus group was conducted with relevant parties to analyze the current status of Egypt's participation in the global value chain and to identify the obstacles it faces. These qualitative data were analyzed using narrative data analysis methods

·         Findings

From the semi-structured interviews and the focus group, it was concluded that Egypt has many weaknesses and challenges that limit its participation in the global value chain. Accordingly, all sectors must work on linking the domestic value chain with regional and global value chains.

·         Research limitations

This research only used structured interviews and focus groups as research instruments. Nevertheless, more research methods, such as surveys with significant stakeholders, could be used in future research to increase its value and relevance.

·         Practical implications

The paper provides a road map proposal to increase Egypt's participation in the global value chain, with a review of the role of different sectors to link the domestic value chain with regional and global value chains.

·         Originality/value

This paper proposed a road map to enhance the participation of Egypt in global value chains. Also, the paper advanced detailed action plans for different involved sectors, such as trade and investment, export and logistics, the international and multimodal transport sector, and the scientific research sector.


Keywords


Covid 19; Egypt; Global Value Chain; GVCs; International trade; Logistics; Participation in Global Value Chain

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21622/ibl.2021.01.2.039

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