This book contributes to the understanding of the process of globalization in South Asia by focusing on labour and employment issues.Information about labour and employment in South Asia can serve the interests of a wide audience, due to the increasing importance of the region. Most of the chapters are based on primary data collected from the authors' own field surveys. It presents a critical re-examination of the legal, regulatory and institutional framework of ongoing labour reforms.There are numerous labour and employment issues facing South Asia in this era of growth. With critical examination of ongoing labour reforms, and using extensive field surveys, this book will be of interest to all seeking an analysis of labour economics, labour laws, economic growth and globalization in South Asia.
Introduction: Globalisation and Employment in South Asia; H.Sato & M.Murayama; PART I: DISSECTING THE CHANGES IN THE WORKPLACE; Job Loss and Job Opportunities of Factory Workers in Ahmedabad: Flexible Labour Rethink; J.Kiso; Female Garment Workers in India and Bangladesh in the Post-MFA Era; M.Murayama; Competitiveness of the Garment Industry in Pakistan with Particular Focus on Piece Rate Workers; M.Makino; PART II: EMPLOYMENT: LAW AND POLICY REFORMS; Economic Liberalisation and Labour Law Reform in India; H.Ota; Labour Law Reform in Sri Lanka: Revision of the Termination of Employment of Workmen Act and its Implications; E.Arai; Social Dimension of Employment Policy in India: Indian Debate on Employment Reservation in the Private Sector; H.Sato; PART III: EMPLOYMENT: ASSESSING THE REGULATORY EFFECTS; Labour Demand in India's Textile and Garment Industries: A Comparative Analysis of Organized and Informal Sectors; T.Sato; Effects of the Minimum Wage Regulations on Employment Level and Efficiency: Evidence from the Readymade Garment Industry in India; Y.Shimane; PART IV: MIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT AND WELL-BEING; Migration and Well-being at the Lower Echelons of the Economy: A Study of Delhi Slums; A.Mitra & Y.Tsujita; The Impact of Labour Migration on Household Well-being: Evidence from Villages in the Punjab, Pakistan; H.Oda.
