Export processing zones in Sri Lanka: economic impact and social issues

Abeywardene J., R. De Alwis, Jayasena A. and Jayaweera S.

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: The objectives of this study are to review the characteristics of EPZs and their influence on economic growth, export performance and employment in Sri Lanka. Working conditions and labour relations within the zones, with special reference to the situation of women workers, will also be examined. An assessment of the potential role of EPZs in the area of employment and in the overall development process will be undertaken.

Keywords: export processing zone.; industrial policy; economic implication; social implication; foreign investment.; export promotion.; technology transfer; employment; working conditions; labour relations; conditions of employment; women workers; statistical table; zone franche d'exportation; politique industrielle; conséquences économiques; conséquences sociales; investissement étranger; promotion des exportations; transfert des techniques; emploi; conditions de travail; relations de travail; conditions d'emploi; travailleuses; tableau statistique; zona franca de exportación; política industrial; consecuencias económicas; consecuencias sociales; inversiones extranjeras; promoción de exportaciones; transferencia de tecnología; empleo; condiciones de trabajo; relaciones laborales; condiciones de empleo; trabajadoras; cuadros estadísticos (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 63 pages
Date: 1994
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