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Innovation is linked to firm participation in global value chains

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Research area:Business, Management and AccountingInnovation and Socioeconomic DevelopmentGlobal trade, sustainability, and social impact

What the study found

Both product and process innovation were strongly associated with firm participation in global value chains (GVCs), which are international production networks where different stages of making a product are spread across countries.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that innovation is important for helping firms in developing countries not only enter GVCs but potentially move up the value chain, and they say policies that foster innovation are fundamental for inclusive growth and long-term sustainability.

What the researchers tested

The study used panel data from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys covering 2005–2023 and applied a probit model to examine the impact of innovation on firms' participation in GVCs in Vietnam.

What worked and what didn't

Both product innovation and process innovation were reported to contribute strongly to GVC participation. The results were robust across alternative measurements and different model specifications, and the findings varied by firm size and ownership structure.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not provide detailed limitations beyond noting that the results are heterogeneous across firm size and ownership structure. The summary is limited to Vietnam and to the data and methods described in the abstract.

Key points

  • Product innovation and process innovation were both strongly linked to firms' participation in global value chains.
  • The study used World Bank Enterprise Surveys panel data from 2005–2023.
  • A probit model was used to test the relationship between innovation and GVC participation in Vietnam.
  • The results were robust across alternative measurements and model specifications.
  • The findings differed across firm size and ownership structure.

Disclosure

Research title:
Innovation is linked to firm participation in global value chains
Authors:
Mary Hoang, Nghiem Ba Bui, Hoa Phuong Le, Thao Pham, Van Chung Dong
Institutions:
Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Hanoi University of Industry
Publication date:
2026-02-05
DOI:
10.1007/s43621-026-02725-9
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