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EconomicsGarments JAAF appoints industry veteran Yohan Lawrence as its new Secretary General publisherFebruary 7, 2022 February 7, 2022 The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the apex body of the Sri Lankan apparel industry, announced the appointment of respected...
EconomicsGarments JAAF calls for further strengthening of the DCTS through extended cumulation publisherSeptember 23, 2023 September 23, 2023 The DCTS mirrors rules of origin restrictions that existed under the EU GSP + concessions The scheme offers extended cumulation whic...
EconomicsGarments JAAF commends industry’s resilience as apparel export earnings rise 30% YoY in May publisherJuly 8, 2022 July 8, 2022 Apparel generated US$ 446 Mn in May 2022, as compared with US$ 344 Mn in May 2021 Industry hopeful of achieving US$ 6 Bn target, as...
EconomicsOther JAAF commits to work with ILO & IFC to support the apparel Industry through the ‘Better Work’ Initiative publisherOctober 23, 2021 October 23, 2021 Having recently had discussions with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), th...
EconomicsOther JAAF demands immediate solutions, end to Government’s procrastination publisherApril 7, 2022 April 7, 2022 Urges all parties to put differences aside and work together to resolve crisis In a recent statement, the apparel industry has urged...
EconomicsGarments JAAF pledges support to ILO’s Better Work initiative publisherSeptember 27, 2022 September 27, 2022 Better Work aims at strengthening resilience of the industry An opportunity to partner with local and international stakeholders The...
EconomicsGarments JAAF pledges support to policy reforms requested by SLAEA publisherDecember 3, 2022 December 3, 2022 Upholds five key policy reforms proposed by SLAEA as a sustainable path to achieving 2025 USD 8 Bn. target Supports government in ke...
EconomicsOther JAAF presents the 6th Responsible Fashion Summit themed Circularity-in-Action publisherOctober 25, 2021 October 25, 2021 Focused thought leadership forum focuses on relevant issues and solutions for the fashion apparel industry Sri Lanka’s Joint Apparel...
EconomicsOther JAAF raises objection to the Government’s plans to withdraw Gazette No 2041/10 of the Licensing of Shipping Agents Act which protects importers and exporters from anti-competitive practices publisherJanuary 19, 2023 January 19, 2023 Market-friendly legislation should not be withdrawn under any circumstances unless the ministry wishes to make Sri Lankan exports no...
EconomicsOther JAAF re-appoints Chairman Sharad Amalean & Executive Committee at 19th AGM publisherFebruary 7, 2023 February 7, 2023 Amalean: JAAF’s credibility enabled ease of doing business in an unprecedented socio-economic fabric The Joint Apparel Association F...
EconomicsGarments JAAF re-assures workers about safety and protective working conditions in factories publisherAugust 24, 2021 August 24, 2021 The concerns being expressed about worker safety in the apparel industry are understandable and are shared by The Joint Apparel...