ITC TRIES TO REVIVE CAMBODIA’S SILK INDUSTRY
May 9th, 2014
THE INTERNATIONAL Trade Centre (ITC) and the Cambodian ministry of commerce are trying to revive Cambodia’s silk production sector, as the country is importing almost all its total 400 tonnes annual raw silk requirement.Currently, only five tonnes of Cambodian silk, which is noteworthy because of its natural yellow colour, is produced in the country each year. The sector also has a long history, being founded in the 13th century.An ITC-run High Value Silk Component project, backed by the commerce ministry, has been trying to revive the sector, focusing ...
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