1 | Bridging the skills gaps in developing countries This chapter presents ive detailed case studies of companies from diferent sectors and geographies that successfully imple- mented skills-development initiatives at all three levels: for their workforce, in the value chain, and in the local community. The case studies not only provide detailed insights into how the skills gaps were addressed, but also show how to apply the good-practice frameworks and the methodologies for the cost-beneit appraisal discussed in Chapters 2 and 3. 4. Company case studies Learning from others