Research note

Cambodian Garment and Footwear Sector Bulletin Issue 5: Recent trade policy developments and possible implications for Cambodia’s garment and footwear sector

The Cambodian Garment and Footwear Sector Bulletin provides an overview of recent developments in the sector, with an emphasis on issues related to wages and working conditions.

Issue 5 of the Bulletin focuses on trade policy and the potential implications of recent developments for the Cambodian garment and footwear sector. These recent developments include Britain’s vote to leave the European Union; the World Bank’s decision to upgrade Cambodia’s economic status; and the decision of the United States to grant Cambodia preferential access to its travel goods market.