37 datasets found

This is an agreement by parties representing workers and employers in Cambodia to promote and improve harmonious industrial relations in the garment industry, signed 28...

Globalization of production has created an environment for labor-management relations that involves international actors and spans countries. This paper analyses the case of the...

Myanmar’s clothing industry has played a pivotal role in generating employment and exports. This article explores the role of supporting institutions in the development of...

This qualitative research examines three weaving groups in the south of Thailand. The study analyzes the local wisdom used in the production of brocades in the southern cities...

This policy brief aims to outline the current state of human rights in relation to the garment industry in Cambodia and offers recommendations for reforms. The brief includes an...

Women in Cambodia and elsewhere in Asia are a dynamic but often underrated economic force. Recent gains have included the narrowing of income gaps between women and men and...

A research paper assessing the competitiveness of the garment industry in Myanmar. The author argues that in order for Myanmar to participate in production and distribution...

This report describes labour practices in the Laos garments export sector as seen by both management and labour. It is based on an analysis of primary data collected through a...

This is a joint letter from global unions and global brands to the Cambodian Prime Minister communicating their concern over the killing and wounding of workers and bystanders...

This study focused on a review of the perceptions of factory managers in the garment industry on health and nutrition. It attempts to understand the feasibility of setting up...

Fatal garment factory fires and the catastrophic collapse in April 2013 of the Rana Plaza Building in Bangladesh highlighted the real risks facing garment and footwear workers,...

The purpose of this report is to identify strategies for improving the competitiveness of Cambodia’s garment industry while maintaining Cambodia’s strong record on labor...

This report focuses on Cambodia's manufacturing sector, particularly the garment industry. Cambodia’s economy depends on garment exports, which contributes 90% of their total...

This report investigating the causes of fainting and malnutrition among garment workers in Cambodia. Such triggers are overwork, poor ventilation, heat, lack of water, chemical...

A study exploring the impact of the garment industry on livelihoods in Prey Veng, Cambodia. The study inquires into the rise and long-term prospects of the garment industry in...

Provides labour and social indicators and an analysis on the labour market and its impact on the Cambodian economy. The report discusses population characteristics;...

This guide contains information regarding the potential and actual human rights impacts of businesses operating in Myanmar. The guide highlights issue affecting rights-holders...