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This report sets out to examine the prospects of the Sri Lankan textiles and garment sector over the decade 1996-2005. Over this period, the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA) was due to be phased out. The main objective of the publication is to look at the prospects of the Sri Lankan industry in the light of the phasing-out of the MFA quotas.
Table of Contents:
- Summary
- Introduction
- What is there to gain or lose? The state of the Sri Lankan Textiles and garment industry
- MFA quotas- What are they? And how do they work in Sri Lanka ?
- Costs, technology and competitiveness-generally and in Sri Lanka
- The ‘phasing-out' of MFA quotas, global demand for textiles and garments and prospects for Sri Lankan Production
- Appendix 1 Abbreviations
- Appendix 2 Conversion Factors – square metres per unit
- Appendix 3 Garment Exports – Sri Lanka 1993
- Appendix 4 Quotas – Their Effects and Who Gains and Loses
- Appendix 5 The Uruguay Round Agreement on Textiles and Clothing
- Appendix 6 Exports of Garments from Sri Lanka to USA (1989-95)
- References
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