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February 21, 2023

JAAF is perplexed by PUCSL overlooking the industry’s submissions and cautions. Current tariff increase based on speculative increasing demand, despite trends showcasing reduced demand 20th February 2023: The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) granted approval to a 66% electricity tariff hike effective 15th February 2023, resulting in exponential increases in costs in the […]

February 7, 2023

Amalean: JAAF’s credibility enabled ease of doing business in an unprecedented socio-economic fabric 06th Feb 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the apex body that guides Sri Lanka apparel towards its ultimate goal of being the world’s number one apparel sourcing destination, held its 19th Annual General Meeting recently, re-appointing industry […]

January 19, 2023

● Market-friendly legislation should not be withdrawn under any circumstances unless the ministry wishes to make Sri Lankan exports non-competitive and increase the cost of living solely based on the urging of a few service providers supported by them ● Withdrawal of Gazette Notification No 2041/10 dated 17th October 2017 will result […]

December 1, 2022

● Upholds five key policy reforms proposed by SLAEA as a sustainable path to achieving 2025 USD 8 Bn. target ● Supports government in key reforms aiding economic recovery and growth 1st December 2022: With the apparel industry aiming towards USD 8 billion in export revenue by 2025, Chairman of the […]

November 17, 2022

● JAAF & IFC to empower industry with tools to address bullying and harassment in workplace ● Apparel industry committed to uplifting employee working conditions The International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Respectful Workplaces Programme aims to enhance business value by addressing gender-based violence and harassment including customer and client aggression, workplace bullying […]

November 11, 2022

10th November 2022: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has urged the Government to urgently expedite negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to enhance the industry’s resilience and global competitiveness amid rising fears of a global economic recession. Elaborating on its rationale, the Association noted that FTAs have become an integral part […]

October 18, 2022

Apparel sector in urgent discussions with Government on FTAs to boost exports With fears of a global economic recession looming, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) is actively stepping up engagement with top Government and Foreign Ministry officials to expedite negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to help boost exports and strengthen […]

October 12, 2022

“JAAF fully supports mechanisms and processes to improve the tax administration and collection and broadening of the tax base.” Yohan Lawrence, Secretary General Rebuilding Sri Lanka is a national priority and the Government of Sri Lanka has aptly stated that the path to rebuilding the nation is in strengthening export-led growth. Sri […]

September 26, 2022

● Better Work aims at strengthening resilience of the industry ● An opportunity to partner with local and international stakeholders 26th September 2022: The apex body of the apparel industry, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) pledged absolute support to the ILO’s Better Work initiative demonstrating the industry’s deep commitment to […]

September 12, 2022

● Apparel industry proves resilient in the face of adversity ● Total apparel exports in July 2022 ($ 522.14 million) – 22.4% increase YoY As Sri Lanka struggles with the ongoing economic crisis, the country’s trade balance recorded a surplus last July. While this surplus reflects the continued decline in import […]

JAAF Denounces PUCSL-Approved 66% Electricity Tariff Hike

JAAF re-appoints Chairman Sharad Amalean & Executive Committee at 19th AGM

JAAF raises objection to the Government’s plans to withdraw Gazette No 2041/10 of the Licensing of Shipping Agents Act which protects importers and exporters from anti-competitive practices

JAAF pledges support to policy reforms requested by SLAEA

JAAF collaborates with IFC on industry training on Respectful Workplaces

Apparel industry calls for urgent action of FTAs to maintain resilient performance

Free-Trade-Agreements essential to enhancing Sri Lankan apparel’s resilience

Taxation increase counter-productive to increasing exports, competitiveness

JAAF pledges support to ILO’s Better Work initiative

“There is opportunity in crisis” – JAAF Secretary General