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What does automation mean for developing countries?

Certain sectors that have been at the front line of helping developing countries to catch up with richer ones are likely to be among the those affected by the next wave of automation. Among these are for example services provided by call centres or the textile industry. The advantage of an abundance of cheap labor will decrease and with it the chances for many people to maintain or improve their living standard. On the other side, new technologies also provide opportunities to make a living and to strenghten sustainability.

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