Global Value Chains and Intermediaries in Multi‐stakeholder Initiatives in Pakistan and India

Lund‐Thomsen, Peter; Riisgaard, Lone; Singh, Sukhpal; Ghori, Shakil; Coe, Neil M.

doi:10.1111/dech.12647

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“…It is important to note that the specific criteria and weightage assigned to each criterion may vary among different certification programs. Farmers and cotton industry stakeholders are encouraged to adopt these sustainable practices to reduce the environmental impact of cotton production and promote social responsibility within the supply chain [74].…”

Section: Continuous Improvementmentioning

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Integrated Pest Management in Cotton

Abdul Qayyum,

Saeed,

Wakil

et al. 2024

Agricultural Sciences

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Cotton, one of the most important crops in the world, is threatened by a wide range of pests that lower both yield and quality. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has come to be a comprehensive and eco-friendly method to tackle these issues while decreasing the need for synthetic pesticides. The first section of this chapter gives a general review of cotton as an essential agricultural commodity and its significance to the textile industry. After that, it explores the origins and evolution of IPM, providing an in-depth understanding of its concepts and the necessary elements needed to successfully apply it to cotton cultivation. Biological control, cultural practices, chemical control, host plant resistance, and other pest management strategies covered by Integrated Pest Management (IPM) are highlighted, along with how best to integrate them for maximum efficacy. Use of technology (Artificial intelligence) in early identification and detection of pest is necessary because it can help in timely decision making for pest management. Analyzing the ecological effects of IPM also gives information on how to reduce the amount of chemicals in cotton fields and preserve beneficial fauna. It is an important tool for farmers, academics, and policymakers who want to increase cotton profitability and long-term viability while reducing its negative effects on the environment and encouraging a stronger agricultural ecosystem.

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Section: Continuous Improvementmentioning

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Integrated Pest Management in Cotton

Abdul Qayyum,

Saeed,

Wakil

et al. 2024

Agricultural Sciences

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“…The link between stakeholders offers SMEs the possibility of increasing their importance in the market, because of these innovative new products and processes, but also these links are considered the engine of technological progress and economic growth [ 37 ]. On the other hand, regulatory intermediaries can have a positive or a negative role as a bridge between value chain leaders and material providers [ 38 ]. Nevertheless, it is important to mention in this context that the size of the company is important for performance, behaviour and networking [ 39 ].…”

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Measuring the relevance and impact of innovation and social forces for Transnational Value Chain’s embeddedness in a region

Cepoi,

Pandiloska Jurak

2023

PLoS ONE

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This paper focuses on understanding and explaining TVC embeddedness with the theory of Regional Innovation Systems, Social Fields, and Qualitative Comparative Analysis, which allows us to show the sufficient and necessary conditions for TVC embeddedness in a region. A qualitative-comparative empirical study was conducted in 17 regions in the form of semi-structured, expert Focus Group Interviews. The participants were regional stakeholders, representatives of supportive regional institutions, businesses, and academia, accustomed to the regional innovation processes. The findings show that the strongest effect comes from the presence of the Support for Regional Innovativeness. The presence of Innovations and networks also have to be considered, meanwhile, when it comes to institutions, the results point out that the presence and absence of Institutional framework contribute to the Regional TVC Embeddedness. Lastly, we can also highlight the absence of Cognitive Frames, which are important for Regional TVC Embeddedness. The data presented in the paper does not separate the TIER levels. Different levels could influence the conditions for the embeddedness. Half-products that are closer to the end product tend to have higher added value and are more innovative. Based on a newly developed theory and model, which focuses on social field theory and innovation, the present paper aims to test them in real-life settings. This model explains how the social forces and innovation processes influence the company embeddedness by emphasising the necessary and sufficient conditions to have TVC embeddedness.

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The Nexus Between Sources of Workers’ Power in the Garment Manufacturing Industries of Lesotho and Eswatini

Jeppesen,

Bezuidenhout

2024

J Bus Ethics

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Workers in the garment manufacturing industry are often subjected to violations of their rights and are exposed to low wages and difficult working conditions. In response to the exposure of these violations in the media, major fashion brands and retailers subject their suppliers to labour codes of conduct. Despite these codes of conduct being largely ineffective, this comparative case study of garment manufacturers operating from Lesotho and Eswatini illustrates that such codes provide workers and trade unions with access to bargaining leverage that they would otherwise not have. A framework with a synthesis of potential sources of workers’ power is developed and related to global production networks, collective mobilisation, the nature of the state, as well as national and transnational scales of organising. Based on historical case studies of the two countries, this paper illustrates how unions in the two countries followed different approaches to using this source of power in relation to other sources of power. These approaches were shaped by their contexts and strategic choices. Theoretically, it is argued that sources of workers’ power are analytically distinct, but are relational and operate best when seen as mutually reinforcing. The term ‘power resource nexus’ is used to frame this potential mutual reinforcement of sources of power.

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Global Value Chains and Intermediaries in Multi‐stakeholder Initiatives in Pakistan and India

Cited by 10 publications

References 58 publications

Integrated Pest Management in Cotton

Integrated Pest Management in Cotton

Measuring the relevance and impact of innovation and social forces for Transnational Value Chain’s embeddedness in a region

The Nexus Between Sources of Workers’ Power in the Garment Manufacturing Industries of Lesotho and Eswatini

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