One key factor driving the production of high‑quality items in Sri Lanka is its well‑educated, adaptable workforce. It has a sound public education system that provides free education up until tertiary level. Consequently, skilled Sri Lankan garment workers perform well on detailed work process...
Female garment factory workers comprise the largest concentration of women in the labor force in Sri Lanka. Along with issues faced by women in general, they face problems because they work in the garment factories and are often viewed negatively. These are consequences of the new sub-culture ...
Al Fayed 'cherry picked' women from Harrods, ex-employee claims For 42-year-old entrepreneur Priyanga Lankage it has been a very difficult time. He's had to shut down two of his three garment factories and lay off hundreds of workers as costs escalated and orders declined. He...
The most weak segments on the Sri Lankan inhabitants, specifically ladies working in garment factories. 90% of the workers working in garment factories are ladies, they’ve accustomed to a way of life. Many of them are supporting their households, they’re educating themselves. All of this wil...
The Sri Lankan Garment Industry Is Optimistic About The EU'S GSP. At the twenty-seventh International Conference, the European Union approved the zero tariff entry in Sri Lanka. This preferential policy will expire in December 31, 2008. Therefore, preferential policies must be reapplied in October...
In those cases, Bangladesh’s manufacturers will produce the basic garments and send them to Sri Lankan garment factories for more value addition under the “Made in Bangladesh” tag, said Rahman. Moreover, Sri Lanka is in an advantageous position because of its sea ports, which are closer to...
challenges. The Sri Lankan economy was dominated by plantation economy, and the main crops were tea, rubber, coconut and rice. The industrial foundation is weak, mainly in agricultural products and garment processing industry. Take the lead in implementing the policy of economic liberalization in ...
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Female garment factory workers comprise the largest concentration of women in the labor force in Sri Lanka. Along with issues faced by women in general, they face problems because they work in the garment factories and are often viewed negatively. These are consequences of the new sub-culture th...
Sri Lankans are a socially conscious group that strives for quality and excellence in not only its garment product, but its workforce. It boasts a large number of highly skilled, trainable laborers who are committed to excellence, and the Sri Lankan garment industry takes its adherence to intern...