Export assistance in the garment industry: an examination of awareness, use and perceived benefit
by A.K. Shamsuddoha, M. Yunus Ali
J. for Global Business Advancement (JGBA), Vol. 2, No. 4, 2009

Abstract: Data from 174 garments exporting firms in Bangladesh were analysed to determine awareness, use and the perceived benefit of 19 services provided by export promotion programmes. Awareness of the programmes among all respondents ranged from a high of approximately 100% of respondents to a low of approximately 53%. Use by exporters ranged from approximately 99% for a service that bonded warehouse facilities for imported raw materials to less than 45% for a service that matching grant facilities. Programmes that bonded warehouse, participation in international trade fairs and specialised export fairs, assistance in establishing contacts with foreign buyers, overseas promotion of the firm's products, matching grant facilities were considered to be beneficial.

Online publication date: Fri, 19-Feb-2010

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