Introduction to Nomi Network Cambodia

Today, I would like to introduce Nomi Network Cambodia, a key important organization which focus on women career in industrial age.

Quote for Nomi Network Cambodia Official Facebook Page:

"The Cambodia today is very different to the one that I first encountered in 2009. The garment industry started to emerge in the mid 1990’s as neighboring countries established factories looking to take advantage of the low-cost labor for the ever more competitive and highly integrated global supply chains. By 2009, the industry was generating $2.5 billion, 25% of the total Cambodian national growth. Many Nomi Network partners adapted to the trend and started to train villagers and other beneficiaries on basic sewing skills as well as other simple handcraft skills to support themselves. As Nomi focused on economic empowerment, job creation for survivors and women at risk of human trafficking, we have supported our partners by purchasing products as well as technical, financial and market advisory.

As the development, competition and economic environments have grown rapidly in the last eight years, I am seeing a shift of low skill work being replaced by higher skill requirement. Quality of products and complexity of the work are increasing, but the development of people is still limited to basic and/or general type of training. As a veteran from the fashion industry and social manufacturing sectors, I see the need of our partners to have more capable staff who understand the global standards with in house leaders who are equipped with critical thinking and more advanced technical and design skills, as well as a creative collaboration and nurturing space where Cambodians can not only produce and copy but create something new, exciting and original.

The Nomi International Fashion Incubator is the result of that idea. Launched and piloted in early 2015, we have in house trainers, a combination of over 25 years of industry experience as well as industry professional guest speakers and trainers. Throughout the year, we hold different events to link producers to potential buyers and other like-minded individuals. We truly believe that in a not so distant future, we will see a new breed of Cambodian designers, fashion entrepreneurs and global brands.

Sincerely,

Supei Liu

Co-founder & VP of Global Initiatives

Nomi Network"

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https://nominetwork.org/

The Annual Review of the Decent Work Country Programme for Cambodia 2019-2023

 On August 30, 2022, the legal team of GMAC, participated in the Tripartite National Workshop on "The Annual Review of the Decent Work Country Program for Cambodia 2019-2023" held to review the progress made in the implementation of the Decent Work Program by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and its tripartite partners.

And also to report on key achievements in 2021, share experiences, discuss challenges, and revise key priorities for 2022-2023, as well as discuss roadmaps for the development of a Decent Work Program in Cambodia 2024-2028.

Source: GMAC Official FB Page

25 August 2022: The Official Event Promoting the Digital Wage project

 The official event promoting the digital wage project was conducted directly at GMAC with the participation of the project owners, members of GMAC and Wing bank, as well as some other financial institutions.

The Digital Wage project for the Garments, Footwears, Travel Goods & Bags sector has been developed by the Better Factories Cambodia (BFC), the International Labor Organization (ILO) in cooperation with the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) to raise awareness among employers and workers/employees on the benefits that will be received from the implementation of digital wage. The main benefits include the following:

1) Save time

2) Security

3) Transparency

4) Understand and be able to use digital systems in line with global technological advances

5) Other

Source: GMAC Official FB Page

Garment Sector is "At Risk", Cambodia

According to research done by a well-known local economist, rising labor, transportation, logistics, and electricity costs might potentially weaken the competitive advantage of Cambodia's textile-related companies.

Ky Sereyvath, an economist at the Royal Academy of Cambodia, examines the future viability of the competitive chances in the local apparel industry as well as its current and potential competitive advantages over neighboring countries as well as the flaws that could obstruct them.

Speaking to The Post, Sereyvath pointed out that the report shows how the Kingdom's economic advantage over neighboring countries has been diminished by Vietnam's lower labor costs and the country's single deep-sea port's inability to handle large container ships.

He clarified that large quantities of cargo going to Cambodia must first pass through Vietnam and Thailand, raising costs.

He argued that the establishment of deep-sea ports in the provinces of Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, and Kampot would enable Cambodia to export goods at reduced prices and compete with the sophisticated ASEAN economies.

Sereyvath further emphasized that the clothing industry faces a particularly difficult challenge from electricity tariffs and that customs procedures continue to be relatively complex.

The survey revealed that it is still difficult for some factories and businesses to uphold ethical standards or maintain safe working environments. To prevent them from exploiting workers unfairly, those factories ought to be reorganized, he said.

Sereyvath also underscored that customs procedures remain relatively complicated and that electricity rates pose an especially tough challenge for the garment sector.

“The study found that some factories and industries still do not adhere to the proper principles or maintain good working conditions, which is a challenge. Those factories need to be reorganised to keep them from taking undue advantage of workers,” he said.

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is set to hold six additional tripartite meetings to discuss the 2023 minimum wage for textile-related sectors – on August 24 and 31, and September 7, 14, 22 and 23. This year’s minimum wage is $194.

The NCMW is made up of labor ministry representatives, plant owner representatives, industry stakeholders, and worker representatives from trade unions and civil society organizations.

Speaking to The Post at the beginning of the month, Kaing Monika, the deputy secretary-general of the top trade organization for the sector, the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia, acknowledged the challenging circumstances that the workers in the Kingdom face and the fine line that must be drawn between enhancing their living conditions and the competitiveness of the sector.

Although the sector had strong export results in the first half of the year, Monika noted that "serious concern over the export situation for the second half" is a result of the unstable global economy and the economic downturn in Western nations, which make up some of the biggest consumers of Cambodian clothing.

Source: Phnom Penh Post

15 August 2022 GMAC and Union Meeting About Minimum Wage

Representatives of the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) Meeting About Minimum Wage

On 15 August 2022, representatives of the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC), a member of the National Minimum Wage Council, announced the second round of the National Minimum Wage Council on setting minimum wages for textiles, clothing and footwear. I attended two meetings.

Dear participants, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training H.E. Ith Sam Heng, and Chair of the National Council on Minimum Wage, warmly welcomes you all. Heng Sour will be presenting on the latest economic and social criteria as a basis for setting a minimum wage in 2023.With the Royal Government of Cambodia's excellent management of Covid-19, Cambodia can maintain production stability, sustain economic growth and export. However, the sector is not as profitable as it was in the past, and the future remains uncertain and unfavorable for Cambodia's export sector for at least one year. Technical discussions among experts about a particular topic can be very detailed.

Detailed technical discussions between all parties will continue according to the following schedules: 

 - August 24, 2022 

 - August 31, 2022 

 - September 7, 2022 

 - September 14, 2022 

 - September 22-23, 2022

Source: GMAC Official FB Page

Cambodian Garment Manufacturers Concerns Declining Orders

A group of Cambodian clothing makers is concerned about a decline in orders from Western nations.

Xinhua, August 10, PHNOM PENH — The reduction in purchase orders from Western nations for the second half of 2022 concerned the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) on Wednesday.

The uncertain state of the world and the likelihood of an economic slowdown, particularly in Western nations, have caused "severe anxiety over the export scenario for the second half of the year," according to GMAC Secretary-General Ken Loo.

According to a news release from him, "several members have informed the GMAC of the reduced/revised order situation and others have sought legal guidance on the procedure for a possible partial production suspension."

To better precisely assess the order situation, "The GMAC is undertaking a thorough poll among all members," he noted.

Source: https://english.news.cn/

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