In recent times, multiple crises – ranging from war and raw material shortages to inflationary pressures and rising interest rates – have led to a reassessment of geoeconomic balances, a redefinition of globalisation processes for both people and goods, and the emergence of new production models. However, the fundamental objectives—environmental, technological, and security-related—remain unchanged. This underscores the importance of a thorough analysis of the current key factors and trajectories on the growth path of Southern Italy's manufacturing sector.

This premise forms the basis of the new study, The Manufacturing Sector of Southern Italy in the Current Geoeconomic Context: Interdependencies and Competitiveness, which aims to address key issues for the development of the region’s production system considering emerging challenges and opportunities within the global competitive landscape.