All countries participate in global value chains, but not equally. While GVCs can boost growth, create jobs, and reduce poverty, participation is uneven across and within countries. There are threats to the continued growth of GVCs from trade conflicts, emerging technologies, and policy uncertainty that are slowing economic growth and investment. If trade conflicts worsen and undermine investor confidence, over 30 million people could be pushed into poverty according to the World Bank. Digitalization and new technologies like 3D printing also threaten GVCs by enabling more localized production. The future of GVCs is uncertain as participation may become more regional and concentrated in local hubs close to end markets.