One of the most important advantages of input-output analysis lies in its ability to capture direct and indirect impacts embodied in the vast interconnected supply chain networks. These interconnected supply chains can be examined to assess the economic, social and environmental impacts of doing business using a single comprehensive framework. Policymakers can use this framework for assessing the impacts of international trade on all three spheres of sustainability, which in turn uncovers the tradeoffs between the indicators of sustainability. For example, an industry might be generating employment for the regional economy at the cost of polluting the environment. Quantifying such impacts enables policymakers to avoid second best solutions and seek win-win outcomes by understanding the overall effects and trade-offs of doing business.

Input-output analysis is an economy-wide and informative tool to deal with important practical policy issues; but they should be developed with great care and used with prudence. Thus, this course is designed to expose participants with information and skills to develop simple input-output models for sustainable development policy analysis.

The topics covered in the module includes the growth, factors, drivers and effects of GVC, tracking the relationship of GVC to sustainability pillars (i.e. economic, social and environment), understanding GVC main indicators and their usefulness for policy making, and upgrading into deeper integration in the GVC.

1. Government officials involved in the design & implementation of economic, social and environmental policies;
2. Researchers and business analysts from private-sector entities and non-governmental organisations
3. Academicians, research officers and graduate students from private and public universities

1. Training materials
2. Buffet lunch
3. Refreshments
4. Certificate of attendance