Unpacking gender inequality for inclusive development: a case study of Myanmar female migrant workers in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand DOI Creative Commons

Hsan Htun

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

The study aims to address the issue of gender inequality in Thailand's seafood industry, with a specific focus on Myanmar female migrant workers Mahachai (Samut Sakhon province). Although women play significant role economy, they have been facing various challenges low-wage industries. Gender remains prominent concern these low-skilled labor-intensive workplaces like industry. While there studies migration that include both men and or solely women, has not received sufficient emphasis understanding experiences workers, particularly This research fill this gap by examining prevalent features working living conditions industry applying intersectionality theory. adopts case-study qualitative approach, collecting primary secondary data. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews are conducted 10 from within outside formal factory settings as well 2 civil society organization members labour network called Migrant Workers Rights Network (MWRN). By using content analysis presenting unique case finds face discrimination based multiple intersecting factors such gender, status, marital ethnicity relates intersectionality. more when status is added intersection findings will serve valuable resource for development experts non-governmental actors develop gender-responsive strategies promote industrial growth.

Language: Английский

A comparative analysis of gender diversity in labour participation and growth in Sub-Saharan African countries DOI Creative Commons
Abiola John Asaleye, Kariena Strydom

Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10, P. 100906 - 100906

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In recent years, official statistics on female labour supply in several emerging nations have shown that force participation rates are dropping. Although development organisations created and implemented non-contextual empowerment initiatives, some of which improved women's lives, a desirable outcome has not been achieved. A comparative analysis gender diversity economic growth sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was conducted. The study uses pooled least squares, fixed effects, random difference generalised method moments, system-generalised moments models. Likewise, three models estimated the for disaggregated male factors, respectively, while third is aggregate participation. addition, causality investigated using panel vector correction model. findings show indicators human capital positive significant all However, contribute to productivity more than indicators. Also, lowest contributing factor growth. institutional quality but insignificant result shows one-way from suggests, among others, need develop financing mechanism expand women-focused interventions SSA.

Language: Английский

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SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION INDICATORS: VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN THE GARMENT INDUSTRY IN VIETNAM DOI Creative Commons
Chun‐Wei Lin, Yuequn Lai, Shiou-Yun Jeng

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Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100251 - 100251

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Global Value Chains: A Developmental Tool for Lebanon DOI
Georges Badr

Published: April 2, 2025

Global Value Chains have emerged as a vital developmental tool for developing countries like Lebanon. Participation in GVCs facilitates the transfer of skills, knowledge, and innovation, which are essential enhancing local industries increasing wages, ultimately contributing to poverty alleviation. However, these gains come with risks. Countries may find themselves stuck at bottom value chain, engaging low value-added activities. Over past decade, Lebanon has experienced decline its participation GVCs, alongside deterioration development conditions, primarily due several policy-related factors. A business-friendly environment, efficient public governance, GVC-oriented policies focused on improving infrastructure quality, legal frameworks combat corruption, environmental regulations crucial maximizing benefits GVC participation.

Language: Английский

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Die Textilindustrie in Bangladesch am Scheideweg: Migration, Globalisierung und geschlechtsspezifischer Arbeitskräftemangel in Zeiten von COVID-19 DOI
Abu Faisal Md. Khaled, Anas Ansar

Studien zur Migrations- und Integrationspolitik, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 129 - 146

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

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The Socioeconomic Challenges for the Garment Industry Workers of Bangladesh DOI
Dhanonjoy Kumar

Advances in business strategy and competitive advantage book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 331 - 352

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

Ready-made garments (RMG) are considered the foundation of Bangladesh's foreign profit sector. In Bangladesh, this industry employs roughly 4.5 million people directly and another 15 indirectly. The purpose study is to ascertain socioeconomic challenge faced by Bangladeshi ready-made garment workers. study, both primary secondary data employed. For data, number samples used was 111 RMG workers, using non-probability sampling method. Data collection obtained through questionnaires interviews from five located in Gazipur Dhaka districts. Important statistical techniques tools such as descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, factor regression analysis draw a realistic conclusion based on authentic findings. found that workers confronted with numerous socio-economic challenges psychological problems. Because unsecured monthly salaries or wages lack appropriate medical support, standard living not maintained. will educate policymakers, interested parties, industrialists need focus efforts reducing difficulties fostering sustainable economic growth. research's conclusions would close gap body knowledge field.

Language: Английский

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Impacts of climate change-induced natural hazards on women and their human rights implications: A study in the southwest coast of Bangladesh DOI Creative Commons
Md. Shamsuddoha, Md. Akib Jabed, Md. Shahnul Islam

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Journal of Migration and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9, P. 100221 - 100221

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Women in coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts due existing gender inequality and socio-cultural norms Bangladesh. This research aims explore the vulnerability of women change-induced natural hazards, challenges they face chain change, resulting violation women's rights. Quantitative qualitative data were used this study, where 260 structured questionnaire surveys 15 Focus Group Discussions performed at Mongla Shyamnagar Upazilas Bagerhat Satkhira districts, respectively. The quantitative analyzed using SPSS 26.0 software, was thematically. results disclose that most respondents reported an increase occurrence rate with cyclones, salinity, riverbank erosion being devastating storm surges Shyamnagar. It affects lives livelihoods people, limited access education, healthcare, economic opportunities, rights violated these areas. Half study area's population has been suffering from infections or inflammation reproductive organs, especially among fisherwomen. findings recommend provisions for alternative should be made women, all must brought under umbrella fair social safety net programs.

Language: Английский

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Impact of digital finance services on women’s economic empowerment in Burkina Faso DOI
Salamata Loaba, Salimata Traoré, Eugéne Dimaviya Compaoré

et al.

International Review of Applied Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 19

Published: Aug. 4, 2024

This study analyses the impact of digital finance services on women's economic empowerment in Burkina Faso using data from a sample 9001 females, extracted Living Standard survey The World Bank. We used instrumental variable regression method to conduct estimation, and results indicate that improves through increases likelihood labour market participation. Results suggest policies which promote should also consider inclusion utilisation these services. Building partnerships between mobile phone structures financial institutions could provide customised products socio-economic conditions.

Language: Английский

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Gender inequities in women’s access to maternal health care utilisation in Zambia: a qualitative analysis DOI Creative Commons

Audrey Kalindi,

Brian Houle, Bruce Smyth

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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Oct. 26, 2023

The role of gender inequities in women's ability to access maternal health care has mainly been analysed from either or men's perspective only. In this article, we explore the utilisation both and perspectives.Thirty-six interviews were conducted with reproductive age women (n = 24), men whose wives/partners gave birth within last three years prior our study Zambia 12). Our sought improve understanding normative environment which make decisions on Zambia.We found that had different expectations regarding their roles utilisation, created reinforced by societal norms traditions. Men most household including those related they often have major say services despite not having holistic information creates challenges utilisation.The highlights need for be made should fully involved pregnancy until after child birth. Further, there is urgent concerted sustained efforts change traditional reinforce these affect if meet Sustainable Development Goal-3.1.

Language: Английский

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A Critical Review of Bangladesh's Child Labor Regulations and Policies DOI Creative Commons
Md Mahmudul Hoque

World Development Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 100177 - 100177

Published: July 24, 2024

Child labor remains widespread in Bangladesh. The country has ratified the UN Convention on Rights of Child, ILO's Minimum Age Convention, and Worst Forms Labor Convention. government developed a legal policy framework to eliminate all forms child by 2025. This paper examines country's pertinent national regulations, policies, programs identify discrepancies gaps. author appraised variety documents, including laws, rules, reports, as well emerging evidence. results indicate that is comprehensive well-aligned with its long-term development plans. Institutional bodies collaborate implement monitor these policies designed reduce labor. Nonetheless, few significant gaps render insufficient, inconsistent, ineffective. not yet several important conventions. application Act 2006 primarily restricted formal sectors, whereas most hazardous occurs informal agricultural domestic work sectors. In many cases, absence birth registration documents renders determination child's age arbitrary. Emerging evidence suggests COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated situation dangerous rise urban areas. However, current lacks provisions regarding labor, support are inadequate. must review develop collaboration communities protect children's best interests.

Language: Английский

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Understanding the role of structural factors and realities in normalizing child labour in urban slums of Bangladesh DOI Creative Commons
Md Mahmudul Hoque

Cogent Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(2)

Published: Oct. 26, 2023

Child labour remains widespread in the urban slums of Bangladesh. Empirical studies indicate that various local-level factors drive poor families and children to engage child labour. However, role structural environmental realities is underrepresented current scholarship. This investigation examined these normalizing slum communities Dhaka. The researcher adapted a socio-ecological model develop conceptual framework for collecting qualitative data from two recently urbanized areas city: Hazaribagh Matuail. A five-month fieldwork project was carried out conduct 40 semi-structured interviews focus group discussions with parents community members. analysis resulted following findings. lack access schooling pushed many into opportunities children's employment informal sector remained abundant, absence documents complicated law enforcement. Due inconsistent adult income, are involved increase their household income. Local employers chose over adults certain occupations due low wages easy-to-control nature. Natural disasters, climate change, family difficulties drove large number slums, both drew them there. shortage playgrounds specialized shaped tendency work more. All together, has become cultural reality. Policies interventions aiming reduce must influence provide support children.

Language: Английский

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