The impact of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s garment sector

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global garment sector and has been felt in every part of the supply chain. Myanmar’s garment sector, a major contributor to jobs and livelihoods for the country, has been no exception, and during 2020, faced significant challenges to respond and recover from the pandemic.

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This study provides insights into the consequences of COVID-19 on garment sector and its workers, including supply and demand disruptions, the impact of stay-at-home orders and government policies in response to the pandemics, and impacts on the workforce and industrial relations.

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Author(s)

  • ILO Liaison Office in Myanmar

References

  • ISBN: 9789220349397

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