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CFP: Global Value Chains Analysis: Past, Present, and the Future SASE (Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics), New York 27-29th June 2019. Mini-conference organisers: Matthew Alford, University of Manchester ([log in to unmask]) Valentina De Marchi, University of Padova ([log in to unmask]) Gale Raj-Reichert, Queen Mary University of London ([log in to unmask]) Abstracts up to 500 words must be submitted by 14 January 2019. Accepted abstracts must submit a completed paper by 6 May 2019. Submissions are made using the SASE online submission system through a login username at www.sase.org. Global value chain (GVC) analysis has reached a milestone with over twenty years of research. An analytical framework for understanding the global fragmentation of manufacturing and services as key processes of globalization, GVC research has helped us conceptualize and anticipate a variety of im-pacts, opportunities and challenges, posed by global industries on firms, workers, local communities, natural environments and national developmental paths. A series of forthcoming books on GVCs take stock of the breadth of research conducted thus far and consolidates key contributions, laying a basis for future research into the impact of these global processes on our economies, politics, and societies across scales and geographical locations (De Marchi, Di Maria, and Gereffi 2018; Gereffi, Ponte, and Raj-Reichert 2019; Gereffi 2019; Ponte 2019). A key characteristic of analytical progression in the GVC domain is its inter-disciplinary openness to research for example in Economic Geography and International Business, amongst others. We are interested in papers on the following key themes which are innovative in their scope, methods, and ideas. We are particularly interested in inter-disciplinary contributions. Papers can be cross-cutting in its thematic focus. Submissions related to the themes are also welcomed. 1) GVCs and states How do states facilitate industrial policy and innovation in GVCs? And in the context of Indus-try 4.0? How does recent national socio-political shockwaves and increased protectionism challenge the states regulatory and facilitative roles in GVCs? What are the particular governance dynamics of State-Owned Enterprise-driven value chains? For example over social and environmental conditions and the enforcement of standards? Considering the role of the state as a buyer in GVCs what are the environmental, economic, social, and/or political implications? 2) GVCs and environmental sustainability What impacts does environmental upgrading have on governance structure of GVC industries? Which GVC characteristics promote or inhibit corporate wrongdoing? What practices support the transmission of environmental practices along GVCs? Does improved environmental practices in GVCs achieve better economic and social standards? 3) GVCs and gender How can governance modes promote gender-equitable rights and worker well-being in GVCs? How do civil society campaigns respond to gender inequalities and the devaluation of womens paid work in GVCs? How does Industry 4.0, automation, and e-retailing impact gendered work in GVCs? 4) GVCs and labour How does technology, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 affect work, competences, and working conditions in GVCs? Considering research on labour movements, worker agency, and power how do evolving strategies of worker contestations impact working conditions in GVCs? 5) GVCs and digitalization How are technological developments changing GVCs sectorally, at the firm level, at the scale of the workplace , and globally/regionally/(sub)nationally? How do different types of firms (lead firms or suppliers) gain advantage and influence power rela-tionships through technological advancements within GVCs? What opportunities does digitalization and Industry 4.0 offer for improved environmental practices and labour governance in GVCs? Dr. Jennifer Johns Reader in International Business Department of Management University of Bristol The Priory Road Complex Priory Road Bristol BS8 1TU A top 10 UK university (QS Rankings 2019) A top 4 UK university with leading employers (High Fliers 2018) A top 5 UK university for research (THE analysis of REF 2014) ____ AIB-L is brought to you by the Academy of International Business. For information: http://aib.msu.edu/community/aib-l.asp To post message: [log in to unmask] For assistance: [log in to unmask] AIB-L is a moderated list.