Essays about: "Export Processing Zones"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Export Processing Zones.
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1. Trade Liberalization and Economic Growth in Kenya : An Empirical Investigation (1975-2013)
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaperAbstract : This paper examines trade openness and economic growth. What has been the effect of openness to trade on economic growth in Kenya? Kenya’s trade policies have emerged since independence, it has improved from import substitution to progressive liberalization through emergence of export processing zones, reduction of tariffs levels, eliminated price controls and licensing requirements leading to modest growth in trade Republic of Kenya (2005). READ MORE
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2. Export processing zones and the influence of the state: About export processing zones in Bangladesh
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : This paper analyzes the characteristics and the performance of the Export Processing Zones in Bangladesh to bring a broader understanding of the Export Processing Zones, in relation to the globalization and the state’s influence. The paper answers the question if the state’s ability to exercise control has changed, increased, declined or been made possible by the Export Processing Zones and examines different views of state control related to the question. READ MORE
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3. The Obedient EPZ-Worker : A case study concerning female EPZ workers' barriers to empowerment in Sri Lanka
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknikAbstract : This study analyzes and maps barriers preventing Sri Lankan female workers in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) from participating in awareness raising activities by NGOs. These barriers can furthermore be discussed as preventing them from an enhanced empowerment. READ MORE
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4. Are EPZs potential labour traps for women?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Developing countries have since the 1960´s implemented export oriented strategies to benefit their global trade. Export Processing Zones (EPZ) are one of the most established trade instruments. Through time the zones have developed into more complex industries. READ MORE
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5. Spillovers within Export Processing Zones, A field study on domestic export companies in Kenya
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This field study is made to analyse possible spillover effects on domestic export companies within the Export Processing Zones in Kenya. More specifically this paper aims to investigate if, how much and through which ways potential spillover effect impinge upon the companies in question. READ MORE