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Garment manufacturing in Laos: clustering and technological capabilities

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  • Rajah Rasiah
  • Vanthana Nolintha
  • Latdavanh Songvilay

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This study examines the impact of systemic pillars on technological capabilities in garment manufacturing in Laos. The evidence shows that garment manufacturing employment rose strongly over the period 2000--2006 but has been confined to low value added activities because of low technological capabilities. While acknowledging the importance of employment creation, this work argues that the systemic pillars in Laos must be strengthened for firms to introduce superior technological capabilities to sustain their competitiveness.

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  • Rajah Rasiah & Vanthana Nolintha & Latdavanh Songvilay, 2011. "Garment manufacturing in Laos: clustering and technological capabilities," Asia Pacific Business Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(2), pages 193-207, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apbizr:v:17:y:2011:i:2:p:193-207
    DOI: 10.1080/13602381.2011.533507
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    2. Miao ZHANG & Xin Xin KONG & Santha Chenayah RAMU, 2015. "The Transformation of the Clothing Industry in China," Working Papers DP-2015-12, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA).

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