State of Economic and Social Upgrading in Handicraft’s Production Value Network
- November 12, 2019
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: IJRISS, Social Science
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue X, October 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186
State of Economic and Social Upgrading in Handicraft’s Production Value Network
Arifur Rahman1 and Subrata Kumar Biswas2
1PhD Fellow, Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS); University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
2Lecturer, Department of Social Work; Pabna University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Abstract:-
Purpose—the objective of this paper is to present the economic and social upgrading dynamics of Swallows Handicraft enterprise in its production value network.
Design/methodology/approach—this research is basically qualitative in nature where the handicraft industries in Thanapara Swallows Development Society (TSDS), Rajshahi has been taken into consideration. Primary data of this study have been collected through Face to Face Interview and Key Informant Interview (KII) and case study method both from employers and employees. There have been also used secondary data sources.
Findings—Findings indicate there is not parallel social and economic upgrading in Swallows handicraft’s production vale network. A total ten dynamics has been observed both in economic and social cases. Market is extending in globally by exporting but seasonal unemployment and irregular payment of wages are also increases.
Research limitation/ implication—the research is limited to just one industry in Rajshahi district, but there implications for all handicraft enterprises in Bangladesh to promote economic and social upgrading.
Practical implications—the dynamics of economic and social upgrading in production value network requires major national and international stakeholders to look into their industries’ upgrading state to ensure long term profit and sustainability of workers in these sectors in Bangladesh.
Originality/values—the study calls for enhancing economic and social upgrading in handicraft industries in developing countries like Bangladesh.
Keywords— Economic upgrading, social upgrading, dynamics, production value network, handicraft, industries.
Research type—Research paper
