Introduction: The Dynamism of the Garment Industry in Low-income Countries

Fukunishi, Takahiro; Yamagata, Tatsufumi

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“…For the last decade, manufacturers in the informal sector have been competing with firms in developing countries rather than those in industrialised countries (Fukunishi, 2012). The upsurge of imported products has negatively affected the informal sector in Kenya leading to loss of market for locally manufactured products.…”

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“…The Jua Kali sector in Kenya showed signs of early industrialization, since it is a very labour-intensive sector (GOK, 2005). Presently the near-collapse of the industry shows a reality where cheap imports and second-hand products have ominously reduced competitiveness of the industry (Fukunishi, 2012). The few Kenyan products that exist contend to survive since they cannot compete with the cheap imports and second-hand products that find their way into the Kenyan market.…”

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Influence of Consumer Perception of Imported Goods on the Performance of Locally Produced Goods

Kinyingi,

Kibuine,

Mwangi

2018

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Globalisation has made it easier for traders to import goods into the country at the expense of local industries. In Kenya the Jua kali industry has been adversely affected by the business of importation which has seen the performance of the industry sharply decline. This study sought to establish the effects of imported products on the performance of locally produced goods by small scale metal work enterprises in the economy. Moreover, the study was guided by two theories: Schumpeter's theory of economic development and the export base theory. The study targeted small-scale metal enterprises which were estimated to be 160 businesses in Kamukunji Market. Out of this, a sample of 120 respondents was arrived at using the Cochran formula. Data was collected by the use of structured questionnaires which contained closed ended questions. Descriptive analysis including frequencies, percentages and cross tabulations, was used to summarize and organize quantitative data. The collected data was then summarized, coded and analysed quantitatively and presented in tables to draw inference on the research questions. The study arrived into various conclusions; notably the consumer attitude and perception of imported products is overwhelming good as compared to that of local products. It also emerged that local industries lacked elaborate structures to pursue marketing and research and development activities. Moreover, key stake holders such as the government should facilitate the growth of the industry by lowering the cost of doing business and providing financial incentives to encourage the growth of the business.

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Influence of Consumer Perception of Imported Goods on the Performance of Locally Produced Goods

Kinyingi,

Kibuine,

Mwangi

2018

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“…The Apparel Sector Just as factory practices vary with development status, so does the propensity to export apparel. Historically, apparel has been one of the first steps into manufacturing that countries take along the path to development (Fukunishi and Yamagata 2014). Garment exports from developing economies increased significantly after the Second World War and were led by Japan; the Republic of Korea; Hong Kong, China; and Taipei,China.…”

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Working Conditions, Work Outcomes, and Policy in Asian Developing Countries

Robertson

Brown

et al. 2016

SSRN Journal

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Developing country labor practices and the working conditions that result from them are both generally poor and increasingly drawing attention from governments, corporations, and the popular media. This review provides an introduction to some of the leading academic literature and ideas that are important for understanding the persistence of poor labor practices and possible policies to address these conditions. The literature is reviewed with the goal of moving from the root causes of poor conditions to innovative solutions. Several such solutions, such as the Better Work program, are discussed.

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“…It is considered a predictor of consumer behavior and the existing quota allocations under Multi-Fiber Agreement (MFA). The removal of quotas opened the textile trade for developed countries, thus heavily affecting young producing countries like the Philippines (Fukunishi & Yamagata, 2014).…”

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Promotional Strategies and Consumers’ Purchase Intention on Garment Bazaar Retailers

Adan¹

2023

OJBM

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This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of effectiveness of promotional strategies used by garment bazaar retailers in the National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consumers' attitude, subjective norms, perceived control, and purchase intention. An online survey was administered to 510 respondents coming from the 16 cities and 1 municipality of NCR, Philips. The results show a low to moderate relationship between the level of effectiveness of promotional strategies and the consumers' attitude, subjective norms, perceived control, and purchase intention. Differences in consumers' purchase intention among different age groups were also identified. The consumers' perceived level of effectiveness of promotional strategies was treated as antecedents of consumers' attitude, subjective norms, perceived control, and purchase intention. Purchase intention was categorized based on selling platforms-physical store, virtual store, company website, and social media. The study would help garment bazaar retailers to fit their promotional strategies during the COVID and post-COVID periods. Garment bazaar retailers may remodel their promotional strategies based on the selling platforms.

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Introduction: The Dynamism of the Garment Industry in Low-income Countries

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

Influence of Consumer Perception of Imported Goods on the Performance of Locally Produced Goods

Influence of Consumer Perception of Imported Goods on the Performance of Locally Produced Goods

Working Conditions, Work Outcomes, and Policy in Asian Developing Countries

Promotional Strategies and Consumers’ Purchase Intention on Garment Bazaar Retailers

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