The Post-Manufacturing Economy

March 14, 2018
17:00–18:00 (America/Sao_Paulo time zone)

About this session

Automation is reducing the incentive for companies to outsource production to emerging-market economies. How should Latin America prepare for a future with less labour-intensive manufacturing? Dimensions to be addressed: - Assessing de-industrialization - Closing the skills gap - Investing for the new economy This session is associated with the System Initiative on Shaping the Future of...
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