Meeting the challenge of private sector development : evidence from the Mekong Sub region How can firms in developing countries better seize the opportunities created by globalisation contribute to improving employment opportunities and reduce poverty Can governments and their development partners effectively support these efforts These are some of the questions this study tries to answer. More specifically it analyses how local firms can get involved in global value chains access distant and more profitable markets and upgrade their capabilities. Based on case studies the book focuses on selected industries and reviews experiences of governments and enterprises in the Mekong sub region.