Drivers of and Obstacles to Urban Competitiveness from the Perspective of the Garment Sector
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Source: EIU 2010. Note: 80–100 = there are a few challenges to living standards; 70–80 = day-to-day living is fine, but some aspects of life may entail problems; 60–70 = negative factors have an impact on day-to-day living; 50–60 = livability is substantially constrained; 50 or less = most aspects of living are severely restricted. Dhaka City refers to the Dhaka City Corporation. Number of cities shown in parentheses.
Lack of affordable housing, land, and building is a major constraint for firms and workers. © Dejan Suc. Used with permission. Permission required for further re-use.
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