The authors aim to contribute to discussions about whether, and how, the ever-growing Western demand for cheap garments can help to create better employment and labour conditions in Myanmar. The research also looks at the efforts of multi-stakeholder initiatives – such as Fair Labour Association, Fair Wear Foundation and Ethical Trading Initiative. Overall, it finds industry and supply chain initiatives have not delivered the needed positive impact on labour conditions.

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