Semi-peripheral countries, in the context of world-systems theory, occupy an intermediate position in the global economic hierarchy, supplying sources of labor and raw materials to the core industrial countries and the world economy, but not being themselves fully industrialised or dominant in the global market. These countries often have a mix of economic characteristics, with some level of industrialisation and diversification, but they may still be dependent on core countries for capital, technology, and high-value goods. Semi-peripheral countries can experience some degree of economic development and may have the potential to move up to the core or down to the periphery depending on various factors. Examples of semi-peripheral countries might include some nations in Eastern Europe, Latin America, and parts of Asia that are in a transitional stage of economic development.