Presentations

Medical Devices Global Value Chain: Opportunities and Challenges for Upgrading

Mar 20, 2013   |   San Jose, Costa Rica    |   Gary Gereffi, Penny Bamber
Life Sciences Forum
Based on Penny Bamber and Gary Gereffi. (2013). Costa Rica in the Medical Devices Global Value Chain: Opportunities for Upgrading. Durham, N.C.: Duke CGGC.
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The NSPS Shipbuilding Value Chains

Jan 25, 2013, Canada    |   Lukas Brun, Gary Gereffi, Andrew Guinn
NSPS Shipbuilding Nova Scotia

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NSPS Shipbuilding - Ships start here Panel

Jan 24, 2013, Canada    |   Lukas Brun
NSPS Shipbuilding - Ships start here Panel Nova Scotia

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The NSPS Shipbuilding Value Chains (Lunenburg Press Presentation)

Jan 24, 2013, Canada    |   Lukas Brun
Lunenburg Press Presentation Nova Scotia

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New Trends in Value Chain Upgrading: Lessons from Large and Small Countries

Sep 20, 2012   |   Washington, DC   |   Gary Gereffi
USAID Breakfast Seminar
This presentation highlights new findings on global value chain (GVC) upgrading in large and small economies. Drawing on emerging research, Gary Gereffi discusses several factors related to new trends in GVC upgrading. Keywords: Brazil, Costa Rica
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The Coal Industry Value Chain and Competitiveness

Jul 17, 2012   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Gary Gereffi, Ghada Ahmed and Ajmal Abdulsamad
Room 562, Dirksen Senate Office Building
Briefing presentation to the U.S. Congress on the Assessment of Trends Affecting the Coal Industry and Utilities. Keywords: coal, U.S. Congress, Bank of America, Nicholas Institute and Nicholas School of the Environment.
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California in the Nanotechnology Economy (2)

May 07, 2012   |   Stacey Frederick, Rich Appelbaum, Barbara Harthorn
Society Research Summit and NSF Site Visit CA
Poster Presentation for the Center for Nanotechnology in Society Research Summit and NSF Site Visit.
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Smart Grid and the North Carolina Business Community

May 01, 2012   |   Charlotte, NC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
NC Smart Grid Technical Forum
NC Smart Grid Technical Forum
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Latin America's Prospects for Upgrading in Global Value Chains

Mar 14, 2012   |   Mexico City, Mexico    |   Gary Gereffi
Latin America's Prospects for Upgrading in Global Value Chains El Colegio de Mexico


Proceedings of BRT Working Meeting

Mar 08, 2012   |   Durham, NC, USA BRT Working Meeting
Bus Rapid Transit in the United States: Proceedings of a working meeting convened by the Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness with support from The Rockefeller Foundation
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Global Value Chains in the Ocean Technology Sector

Jan 24, 2012   |   Durham, NC, USA    |   Gary Gereffi, Lukas Brun
Gary Gereffi and Lukas Brun present to the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service the implications of the Nova Scotia Ocean Technology report to the work of trade commissioners.
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Skills for Upgrading: Workforce Development and Global Value Chains in Developing Countries

Nov 17, 2011   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Gary Gereffi, Karina Fernandez-Stark, Phil Psilos
FOMIN-InterAmerican Development Bank
Gary Gereffi, Karina Fernandez-Stark and Phil Psilos (RTI) present the "Skills for Upgrading" project overview, key findings and recommendations, highlighting how workforce development initiatives can contribute to global value chain upgrading.
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Skills for Upgrading: Workforce Development and Global Value Chain Upgrading

Nov 17, 2011   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Claudio Cortellese
FOMIN-InterAmerican Development Bank
Claudio Cortellese at the Multilateral Investment Fund of the Inter- American Development Bank presents an overview of the importance of efficiently and effectively targeting workforce development in Latin America to support economic growth.
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Exporting Products, Meeting Standards and Educating People

Nov 17, 2011   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Alejandro Banegas
FOMIN-InterAmerican Development Bank
Alejandro Banegas of IAGSA (Honduras) provides a private sector perspective of the challenges of GVC upgrading and workforce development in Honduras in the global fruit and vegetable industry.
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Nova Scotia's Ocean Technologies

Oct 20, 2011   |   Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada    |   Gary Gereffi, Lukas Brun, Mary Turnipseed
Gary Gereffi, Lukas Brun, and Mary Turnipseed present to stakeholders in Nova Scotia’s ocean technology sector preliminary findings from their report.
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Smart Grid and the Research Triangle Region

Oct 11, 2011   |   Durham, NC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Prepared for the Wake County Economic Development Board Meeting

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Smart Grid in the Research Triangle: the Who and the What

Sep 28, 2011   |   Durham, NC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Prepared for the Triangle J Council of Governments Board of Delegates meeting

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Global Value Chain Analysis: A Competitiveness Framework for Ocean Technologies Companies in Nova Scotia

Jun 08, 2011   |   Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada    |   Gary Gereffi
Gary Gereffi presents to senior government officials and company representatives applications of GVC analysis to the ocean technology sector.
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Global Value Chains: Impacts and Implications

Jun 08, 2011   |   Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada    |   Aaron Sydor
Aaron Sydor, Office of the Chief Economist, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada presents why and how GVC analysis affects international trade.
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California in the Nanotechnology Economy (1)

May 03, 2011   |   Stacey Frederick, Rich Appelbaum, Barbara Harthorn, Patrick Herron
Society Research Summit and NSF Site Visit CA
Poster Presentation for the Center for Nanotechnology in Society Research Summit and NSF Site Visit
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Smart Grid: Core Firms in the Research Triangle

Apr 08, 2011   |   Durham, NC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Prepared for the Research Triangle CleanTech Cluster

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A Value Chain Research Approach to Nanotechnology: a Framework for Competition and Collaboration

Mar 02, 2011   |   Santa Barbara   |   Stacey Frederick
CNS Seminar Speakers Series CA

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Local Markets and U.S. Manufacturing: Two Case Studies

Feb 08, 2011   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Gary Gereffi
Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference
Gary Gereffi speaks at the 2011 Good Jobs, Green Jobs national conference.
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Manufacturing Jobs in Clean Energy Value Chains

Feb 08, 2011   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference 2011
Marcy Lowe speaks at the Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference.
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Global Value Analysis and Its Implications for Measuring Global Trade

Feb 02, 2011   |   Geneva, Switzerland    |   Gary Gereffi
Global Forum on Trade Statistics, “Measuring Global Trade – Do We Have the Right Numbers?” World Trade Organization


Improving Competetiveness in the Textile-Apparel Industry in Nicaragua and the United States

Nov 24, 2010   |   Managua, Nicaragua    |   Gary Gereffi
U.S. Agency for International Development and the NAtional Free Zones Commission (CNZF, Governement of Nicaragua) Crowne Plaza Hotel


Educating a 21st Century Green and Sustainable Workforce

Nov 15, 2010   |   Atlanta, GA, USA    |   Gary Gereffi
The Americas Competitiveness Forum IV


Global Value Chain Consolidation and Upgrading in Developing Countries (Apparel and Services)

Oct 25, 2010   |   Washington, DC   |   Gary Gereffi
World Bank-International Labor Organization (ILO) workshop on “Trade and Employment Post-Crisis.


Office Hours with Marcy Lowe on Green Jobs

Oct 08, 2010   |   Durham, NC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Webcast
In this webcast, Marcy Lowe, CGGC Senior Research Analyst, discusses her latest study, which found that the United States is well-positioned to be a leader in producing batteries for electric cars.
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Clean Energy Transportation: The Case for U.S. Jobs

Jun 24, 2010   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Congressional Breakfast
Congressional breakfast hosted by the Aspen Institute.
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U.S Passenger and Transit Rail Equipment Manufacture: Final Data

Jun 23, 2010   |   Washington D.C., USA    |   Marcy Lowe
TMAP Meeting #3

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Passenger and Transit Rail Vehicles: The U.S. Supply Chain

May 04, 2010   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Good Jobs, Green Jobs

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U.S. Transit Bus Industry: A Value Chain Analysis

Jan 14, 2010   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Capitol Hill Briefing

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Value Chain Analysis of the U.S. Bus Industry: Key Findings

Jan 14, 2010   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
White House Briefing
Senior Research Analyst Marcy Lowe was invited to attend a White House briefing with the President’s Council on Environmental Quality, organized by the American Public Transit Association.
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Low-Carbon Competitiveness and U.S. Hybrid Trucks

Oct 28, 2009   |   Atlanta, GA, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Hybrid Trucks Conference

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The Promotion of Trade and Investment in Iber-America: Is Regional Promotion Possible? (In Spanish)

Oct 21, 2009   |   Cancun, Mexico    |   Gary Gereffi, Mario Castillo, Karina Fernandez-Stark

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Six Competitive Characteristics of the Hybrid Truck Industry

Jun 11, 2009   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Marcy Lowe
Capitol Hill Briefing
Marcy Lowe was invited to speak at a Capitol Hill briefing kick-off event organized by clean transportation group, CALSTART. At this event, a CGGC study that highlights jobs created in truck manufacturing as well as other areas crucial to building the gre
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Manufacturing Climate Solutions in a Carbon-Constrained World

Feb 09, 2009   |   Washington, DC, USA    |   Gary Gereffi, Marcy Lowe
Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference 2009

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A Value Chain Approach to Understanding the Impact of Nanotechnology

Jan 23, 2009   |   Stacey Frederick, Rachel Parker, Rich Appelbaum, Gary Gereffi
Society Research Summit and NSF Site Visit CA
Poster Presentation for the Center for Nanotechnology in Society Research Summit and NSF Site Visit
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Global Services Offshoring: Trends and Impact in Latin America and the Caribbean

Nov 18, 2008   |   Santiago, Chile    |   Gary Gereffi and Karina Fernandez-Stark
Inversion Extranjera en Servicios Corporativos Offshore en America Latina

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Beyond the Sunbelt: Southern Economic Development in a Global Context

Apr 14, 2008   |   Chapel Hill, NC, USA    |   Gary Gereffi
Global American South Conference University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
CGGC Director Gary Gereffi to participate in panel on Trade with China and India, Monday, April 14, speaking on "How NC Can Compete with China and India in the Contemporary Global Knowledge Economy."
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Nanotechnology, Commercialization & Innovation: North Carolina

Feb 17, 2008   |   Boston, MA, USA    |   Gary Gereffi, Stacey Frederick
2008 AAAS Annual Meeting

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North Carolina in the Global Economy: A New Look at Global Competition, Local Jobs and the Role of Research Universities

Feb 06, 2008   |   Durham, NC, USA    |   Gary Gereffi
Presentation to the Center for International Studies John Hope Franklin Center, Duke University
Lecture by Gary Gereffi on global competition, local jobs and the role of research universities in North Carolina.
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China's Impact on North Carolina's Major Industries

Sep 06, 2007   |   Chapel Hill, NC, USA    |   Gary Gereffi
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing
Gary Gereffi’s testimony is part of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on “China’s Impact on the North Carolina Economy: Winners and Losers” which took place in Chapel Hill, NC on September 6, 2007. Gereffi's testimony is avail
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Nanotechnology in a Global Context: North Carolina

Mar 29, 2007   |   Durham, NC, USA    |   Gary Gereffi, Stacey Frederick, Ryan Ong
Nanotechnology and the Emerging Global Knowledge Economy CGGC

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