Transforming a Labour-Intensive Industry

Sustainability Transitions in Bangladesh’s Garment Sector

ISBN:

9789819288571

Verlag:

Springer Singapore

Land des Verlags:

Malaysia

Erscheinungsdatum:

13.04.2027

Autoren:

Saha Polin Kumar Ng Boon-Kwee Fung Hon-Ngen

Format:

Hardcover

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Beschreibung

This book is about sustainability transitions in the ready-made garment sector in Bangladesh. It offers a detailed analysis of garment manufacturers’ responses to environmental and social pressures. The discussion also examines why attempts to improve sustainability are often hindered by limited firm capabilities and institutional deficiencies.The book begins by discussing the development of the garment industry in Bangladesh and the sustainability issues it faces. It then looks at how firms respond to these challenges, the factors that influence their decisions, and the roles played by government, industry associations and other key supporting institutions. The book ends by proposing targeted pathways for action.The book makes the case for a broader understanding of sustainability that goes beyond meeting international standards or introducing new technologies. It offers a new perspective on how deeply embedded industrial systems can move from compliance-driven responses towards transformative change.

Biografische Anmerkung

Polin Kumar Saha is an international research consultant and environmental sustainability specialist based in Bangladesh, with over 20 years of experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, policy analysis, and sustainability consultancy. He obtained his PhD from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, in 2026.

Boon-Kwee Ng is a Professor of Science Policy at the Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. He obtained his PhD in Technological Innovation Management from Universiti Malaya in 2011 and has over 25 years of teaching and research experience in science policy and innovation studies.

Hon-Ngen Fung (Kenneth) is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. He currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director (Development, Research and Innovation) at the Universiti Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed). His research and teaching expertise focuses on the relationship between science, technology and society.