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Export processing zones in Sri Lanka : economic impact and social issues

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  • Abeywardene J.
  • De Alwis R.
  • Jayasena A.
  • Jayaweera S.

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The objectives of this study are to review the characteristics of EPZs and their influence on economic growth, export performance and employment in Sri Lanka. Working conditions and labour relations within the zones, with special reference to the situation of women workers, will also be examined. An assessment of the potential role of EPZs in the area of employment and in the overall development process will be undertaken.

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  • Abeywardene J. & De Alwis R. & Jayasena A. & Jayaweera S., 1994. "Export processing zones in Sri Lanka : economic impact and social issues," ILO Working Papers 993051693402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:993051693402676
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    2. Ana Teresa Romero, 1995. "Labour Standards and Export Processing Zones: Situation and Pressures for Change," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 13(3), pages 247-276, September.
    3. Aradhna Aggarwal, 2007. "Impact of Special Economic Zones on Employment, Poverty and Human Development," Working Papers id:1111, eSocialSciences.
    4. Peter Hancock & Jonathan Georgiou, 2017. "The Use of Language to Disempower: Two Related Studies of Women in Sri Lanka," Journal of Developing Societies, , vol. 33(1), pages 27-50, March.
    5. Takayoshi Kusago & Tzannatos, Zafiris, 1998. "Export processing zones : a review in need of update," Social Protection Discussion Papers and Notes 20046, The World Bank.

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