Sadly, we now believe that this faith was misplaced. The BBC argued that because they identified violations to our Code, our efforts are ineffective. This is akin to arguing that laws are ineffective because they are broken. This is precisely why codes are in place. Violators are cited.
Most offenders change and eventually comply with the law.
Or else more serious sanctions are enacted. Cambodia, like many other developing countries, is in desperate need of investment and job-creation. Our factory contracts stimulate economic development and opportunity for workers. Government officials, non-government organisations, labour activists and workers themselves have all said that factories are better when Gap is a customer. Their testimony assures us that our efforts are constructive.