Effects of clusters on competitiveness of textile and clothing industries: role of technology and innovation

Textile and clothing (T&C) industries are the important sectors that contribute to gross domestic product and provide high level employment opportunities especially for developing countries. However, these two sectors have been transforming over the last years due to technological changes, emergence of new important competitors and the abolition of import quotas. Contrary to these challenges, T&C industries have undertaken a process of restructuring, modernization and technological progress. In order to generate competitive T&C industries, clusters are playing the key role so as to enhance its efficiency and competitiveness in the T&C market. The aim of this paper is to investigate the effects of clusters on competitiveness level in these sectors.

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T&C Industries ,

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