Ready-made Garment Exports from Sri Lanka

Bibliographic Data

ID3987041
AuthorsSaman Kelegama (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, corresponding author)
Year2009
Volume39
Issue4
Pages579-596
Publication date2009-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Contemporary Asia (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0047-2336 • E-ISSN: 1752-7554
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00472330903076875
OpenAlexW2133282086
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited4

With the phasing out of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA), the Sri Lankan economy, highly dependent on ready-made garment exports, has become vulnerable to the changing global trading system affecting this industry. In such a global environment, strengthening the competitiveness of the industry has become imperative for Sri Lanka if it is to remain as one of the suppliers of choice in major markets. The paper highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the industry and shows the steps that have been taken to address the latter. Additional steps taken to select specific garment products according to past performance and global positioning for further improvement and promotion are also highlighted. The paper also suggests some strategies to cope up with the new global challenges. Key Words: Sri Lankatextilesgarmentsexport competitivenesshuman resource development

Business · Economics · Socioeconomics · Sri lanka · Tanzania · Global trade and economics · Global trade, sustainability, and social impact · Indian Economic and Social Development