Implications of the International Environment for
Sri Lanka
Garment Industry: Challenges and Prospects
Introduction
Current Situation
Structural Distribution
Top Export Destinations of Sri Lankan Apparel
Exports
Problems Faced
Cost of Production Inputs in Textile and Apparel
Sector in Sri Lanka
Cost Utilities in Sri Lanka
Clearing Charges for 20ft and 40ft Containers
Export Markets
US Policy on Textile Issues and the US Market
EU Market
Agreements Signed by Sri Lanka
Challenges and Prospects
Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC)
Integration Programme
Comparison of Access to Textile and Clothing
Markets
Global Scenario of Textile and Clothing Industry
Apparel Quota and Non-Quota Export Performance
Conclusion
Peace Dividend
Introduction
International Experience
General Business Environment
Government Budgetary Activities
Foreign Finance
Performance
Defence Expenditure
Growth of GDP
Tourist Arrivals
Business Confidence and Investment
Foreign Aid
Conclusion
Employment and Labour in Sri Lanka
Introduction
Labour Market Indicators
Trends in Labour Supply
Unemployment
Productivity
Wages and Earnings
Trends in Labour Demand
Informal Sector
The Labour Market in Sri Lanka
Labour Legislation
Labour Market Institutions
Labour Market Interventions
Discussion and Policy Implications
General Education
Introduction
Content and Approach
Teaching Staff
Management Structure
Financing
Conclusion
Employment Effects of Privatization
Introduction
A Brief Overview of the Privatization Process
Impacts of Privatization on Employment
Safety Nets for Retrenched Workers: The Existing
Scenario
Challenges for the Future
Five Economic Zones (Regions) in Sri Lanka
Introduction
Provincial Councils and their Weaknesses
Can the Five Economic Regions help Reduce Regional
Disparities?
Challenges Ahead
Zero Base Budgeting
The Zero Base Concept
The Zero Base Approach-Theory Vs Practice
Sri Lanka’s Experience
A New Initiative in Public Sector Rationalization
e-Sri Lanka
What led to e-Sri Lanka?
Vision and Objectives, and Programme for Implementation
e-Sri Lanka-Current Progress and Some Related Issues
Labour Reforms
Introduction
Termination of Employment of Workmen Act (TEWA)
Industrial Disputes Act (IDA)
Recent Labour Legislation
Conclusion
Prospects
Diary of Events July 2002-June 2003
Appendix A: Macroeconomic Indicators
Appendix B: Capital Market
ISBN:
955-8708-19-4
Year of Publication: 2003
Price: US$ 15
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