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The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Bangladesh and the Institute of Policy Studies
of Sri Lanka (IPS), in partnership with Southern Voice, will host a webinar
focused on solutions to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has created
in apparel supplying countries, in particular Bangladesh
and Sri Lanka.
Researchers from CPD and IPS will present the findings and recommendations
of a study which explores a value-chain-based solution for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where major market
players will implement responsible business practices to support a sustainable
recovery of both countries’ apparel sectors.
Ahead of the publication of the report,
the authors will be discussing their findings on
The coronavirus pandemic has hit virtually all businesses but some have been hit harder than others. Indeed, some have barely been hit at all and a lucky few have thrived during the pandemic. A result of this is that the nature of apparel brands and their supply chains have changed maybe even forever during the past 12 months.
The Bangladesh government is set to enforce a week-long hard lockdown across the country, beginning April 14. Many murmurs it may go beyond that as well. While I understand why the government feels compelled to act that way, I believe we need to rethink the strategy and find some creative ways taking into account the economy of the country, especially its apparel industry, which is intricately linked to global chains, and is already at a fragile state and passing through a critical moment in its recovery.
A better way ought to be pondered which would protect our people as well as their livelihoods. I believe Lockdown Lite which has been practised in many other countries could be more apt for Bangladesh and its needs and circumstances. I am no expert in pandemics or public health, nor do I claim to know more than our esteemed health professionals. Yet, I may submit that the policymakers behind the decision for a heavy lockdown need to consider several other factors.
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