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Using the findings from data analysis of fifty-one developing countries, this book€analyses several national and international factors that have resulted in uneven development of the textiles and clothing industry in€the developing world. The findings are further substantiated by case studies of major players in this industry, such as India and China. While international trade rules have played a critical role in the growth of the textiles and clothing industry, country- and industry-specific policies and capacity building initiatives have also resulted in the present scenario€in several countries. There is no common recipe for all developing countries for sustaining market share in the domestic and international markets.€Regional and local factors need to be taken into consideration while formulating policies for the industry.