Global Value Chains Outlook 2026

Resources and energy – Security of inputs as strategic advantage FIGURE 6 Country readiness factorLeading policies and interventionsExpected impact for supply chain imperatives Develop integrated r esour ce strategies, particularly for critical metals and minerals, to secur e refined inputs for advanced manufacturing thr ough sustainable extraction and domestic processing capabilities1 Establish sover eign r eserves and joint procur ement agr eements for essential raw materials, critical minerals (e.g. lithium and rar e earths), and clean energy to reduce dependency2 Develop unified r esour ce utilization standar ds for manufactur ers, aligning regulators and industry to boost efficiency and r esour ce cir cularity3 Build balanced energy systems combining r enewables, nuclear and conventional sour ces to pr ovide r eliable, low-carbon and af fordable power4 Strengthen energy r esilience via public- private investments and targeted incentives to expand clean energy generation and supporting infrastructur e5 Mitigate commodity price volatility through strategic stockpiling and by localizing key parts of the value chain6Predictable input costs and shared resour ce standar ds enable accurate planning and coor dination across supply networks Reliable access to critical minerals and clean energy supports regional industrial clusters and reduces import r eliance Secur e supply chains, strategic reserves and diversified energy systems shield operations fr om commodity and energy price spikes and geopolitical shocks, safeguar ding marginsInfrastructur e Resour ces and energy Technology and innovation Labour and skills Sustainability Fiscal and regulatory Geopolitical landscape Global Value Chains Outlook 2026: Orchestrating Corporate and National Agility 21