Advances in technology and changing trade patterns are affecting opportunities for export-led manufacturing. Smart automation, advanced robotics and 3-D printing are new factors influencing which locations are attractive for production. While these shifts threaten significant disruptions in future employment, particularly for low-skilled workers, they also offer opportunities, according to a new report released today by the World Bank Group.
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Originally published on CTE: 2017-09-28
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/world-bank-tech-trade-changes-disrupting-manufacturing-led-development/
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