Garment Industry Productivity Center - Cambodia

Jane O’Dell of Nathan Associates, Inc., Chief of Party of the USAID-GIPC, offered insights into the concerns of the US retail industry at a meeting on trade and competitiveness hosted by the Agence Francaise de Developpment (AFD) and Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) on November 22. Program lead Rupa Ganguli, an economist with the International Trade Centre, discussed apparel trade flows, industry economic pressures, and the competitive landscape during the program’s two days. Ms. O’Dell drew on her years in the U.S. retail industry to explain how the trade issues and the constant challenge of consumer interest, drive apparel sourcing decisions.