Rags or riches? Phasing-out the Multi-Fibre Arrangement

Auret. Van Heerden, Prieto. Berhouet and Cathrine. Caspari

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Outlines the global structure of the textiles and clothing industry and reviews trading patterns under the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA), highlighting the impact of trade policies in the European Union and the USA. Examines the issue of labour standards as a new non-tariff barrier to trade. Investigates prospects for trade from the perspective of exporting countries in South Asia, and evaluates the challenges facing the sector in Bangladesh. Proposes an upgrading strategy for developing countries to enhance their competitiveness in the post-MFA era.

Keywords: clothing industry.; textile industry; trade; trade agreement.; quota system.; trade policy.; workers rights; labour standards; competitiveness; employment; statistical table; industrie du vêtement; industrie textile; commerce international; accord commercial; contingentement; politique du commerce international; droits des travailleurs; normes du travail; compétitivité; emploi; tableau statistique; industria del vestido; industria textil; comercio internacional; convenio comercial; sistema de contingentes; política de comercio internacional; derechos de los trabajadores; normas del trabajo; competitividad; empleo; cuadros estadísticos (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 47 pages
Date: 2003
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