Webinar on Global Value Chain Development Report 2021 Read more about Webinar on Global Value Chain Development Report 2021 Border closings and mobility restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global value chains, contributing to product shortages and sparking discussions about “reshoring” production. Beyond COVID-19, global value chains also face risks from geopolitical tensions and climate change.
Laura Schwartz Keywords NARO economics ERCD development update energy affairs Read more about Laura Schwartz Laura Schwartz serves as Senior External Relations Officer for the North American Representative Office (NARO) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In this role, Laura supports NARO’s efforts to mobilize financing and support for ADB’s work across the Asia-Pacific region by raising public awareness of ADB and deepening partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada.