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April 3, 2023

On Thursday (30th March 2023), a group of individuals launched a vicious and heinous attack on the Managing Director and a security official of an apparel factory in Halpe, Katana. The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) vehemently condemns this cowardly attack and calls for an impartial investigation and swift legal action from […]

March 31, 2023

Chairman of JAAF stresses need to create environment to facilitate ease of doing business Reiterates confidence placed in Sri Lanka’s apparel sector to deliver Emphasises that industry will have to be relevant to be competitive amidst a volatile economy Calls for an increase in Sri Lanka’s ease of doing business 31st March […]

March 17, 2023

Believes assurances received by China, India and Paris Club creditors are signs of attaining stability Commends progress made by Sri Lankan authorities in securing financing assurances March 16, 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomes the progress made by the Sri Lankan authorities in securing financing assurances from China, India and […]

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● Market-friendly legislation should not be withdrawn under any circumstances unless the ministry wishes to make Sri Lankan exports non-competitive and increase the cost of living solely based on the urging of a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 […]

The Joint Apparel Association Forum decry assault at a factory in Katana, and demand swift legal action

Enabling competitiveness is critical to ensuring an export-led economy: JAAF Chairman Sharad Amalean

JAAF Welcomes Progress in Securing IMF Fund Facility

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