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Introduction and Overview
Delocalisation of the EU Textile and Clothing Industries
Delocalisation to North Africa
Delocalisation to Eastern Europe
Subcontracting within the EU
Delocalisation Policies in Selected EU Countries
The Future of Delocalisation
CHAPTER 2: DELOCALISATION OF THE EU TEXTILE AND CLOTHING INDUSTRIES
Introduction
Different Forms of International Production
Deciding on a Location for Delocalised Production
EU Legislation on Outward Processing Trade
Recent Trends in Outward Processing Trade
The Extent of International Production
Managing, Organising and Financing Delocalisation
The Involvement of EU Firms in Eastern Europe
CHAPTER 3: DELOCALISATION TO NORTH AFRICA
Preferential Agreements
Morocco
Tunisia
EU Trade Links with North Africa in Textiles and Clothing
Foreign Investment in Morocco and Tunisia
CHAPTER 4: DELOCALISATION TO EASTERN EUROPE
Introduction
The Local Environment
The Textile and Clothing Industries in Eastern Europe
EU Trade Links with East European Countries
The Importance of Outward Processing in Eastern Europe
Foreign Investment in East European Countries
CHAPTER 5: SUBCONTRACTING WITHIN THE EU
Introduction
Intra-EU Trade in Textiles
Intra-EU Trade in Clothing
Subcontracting between EU Member States
CHAPTER 6: DELOCALISATION POLICIES IN SELECTED EU COUNTRIES
Introduction
Importance of Textiles and Clothing at National and Regional Levels
Outward Processing Practices in the Principal Northern EU Member States
Outward Processing Practices in Other EU Member States
CHAPTER 7: THE FUTURE OF DELOCALISATION
Introduction
Labour Costs
Other Costs
The Trade Policy Environment
Development of Non-Price Competition
Fabric Sourcing
Intra-EU Competition
New Legislation on Outward Processing Trade
Impact of Clothing Delocalisation on the EU Textile Industry
APPENDIX 1: LEADING SUPPLIERS OF KNITTED AND WOVEN CLOTHING TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
APPENDIX 2: GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS
APPENDIX 3: BIBLIOGRAPHY, INFORMATION SOURCES AND FURTHER READING
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