Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures and Boxes; List of Abbreviations; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter One Ecological Modernisation: Theory and Bangladesh; Chapter Two Ecological Modernisation: Conceptual Framework; Chapter Three The Bangladeshi Ready Made Garments (RMG) Sector and Ethical Trade Compliance; Chapter Four Eco-Compliance Upgrading and Bangladeshi RMG Firms; Chapter Five Eco-Compliance Upgrading and Economic Networks of Bangladeshi RMG Firms; Chapter Six Eco-Compliance Upgrading in Policy Networks Surrounding Bangladeshi RMG Firms
Chapter Seven Ethical Trade ConclusionsChapter Eight Ecological Modernisation: Theory Conclusions; Annexure; Bibliography; About the Author; Index
Summary
Economic development that is environmentally, socially and ethically sound is at the forefront of contemporary debates all over the world. This is especially relevant to international trade where goods manufactured in least developed countries (LDCs) are being exported to developed countries (DCs) via international supply chains. This book looks at Bangladesh's ready-made garments (RMG) industry - the seventh largest in the world - facing demands for environmental and social management according to standards set by consumers in environmentally progressive societies. Apart from
