Country profiles
Briefing on the Cambodian garment industry
Wednesday, 06 June 2007 15:05
The latest in LBL's occasional series of briefings, this covers Cambodia, a major exporter to the UK high street, and an industry under threat of competition when China and Vietnam join the World Trade Organisation next year.
Briefing on the Nicaraguan garment industry
Tuesday, 06 March 2007 20:38
Nicaragua is one of many countries producing clothes for the global garment industry. Across the world the garment industry is experiencing increasing competition and ever greater demands from buyers for cheaper, more flexible and faster production. The industry also exists in a context shaped by recent and ongoing changes to international trade regulations. Though these are being negotiated by governments at the highest level, it is the workers on the front line who are feeling the effects. This briefing covers how recent global trade rules are affecting Nicaragua and their impacts on the mainly women workers producing the clothes.
Briefing on the Chinese garment industry
Thursday, 01 February 2007 14:01
China is now the world's biggest exporter of textiles and garments. Its factories supply almost all UK high street shops and its market share is predicted to increase over the coming years. This briefing provides an overview of the Chinese garment industry, the situation for garment workers and recent developments influencing the sector.
