Saturday, October 18, 2014

Turn Gaza into sweatshops

Tony Blair’s plan for Palestine:
“The potential for growth in light manufacturing hinges on the competitive wages of a young and educated Palestinian workforce, low operating costs and a positive investment climate.
 Geographical proximity to Israel and Arab markets, as well as attractive bilateral trade agreements with major global markets, could provide unique incentives for multinational companies to set up competitive production plants in new Palestinian special economic zones...If Gazan manufacturers were granted access to Israeli and West Bank markets, Gazan manufacturers would likely retain specific “niche” advantages over competitors in Turkey and China, e.g. for high-end designers in Israeli clothing markets requiring relatively small, customized orders not handled well by bulk-order manufacturers, as well as quick delivery of specific inputs (e.g., zippers, buttons) for production”

That is what Blair wants for Gaza. New Bangladesh/Cambodian-type sweatshops based on chep labour to ensure higher profits for Israeli businesses.

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