Better Factories Cambodia, 15th Anniversary Celebration
On 18th October, Better Factories Cambodia will mark 15 years of work in Sector, with a conference in Phnom Penh.
On 18th October, Better Factories Cambodia will mark 15 years of work in Sector, with a conference in Phnom Penh. Since first embarking on this journey in 2001, the garment sector has seen dramatic changes, it is has been a huge boost to Cambodia’s economy, bringing in investment and providing livelihoods and jobs. It is the main source of exports for Cambodia – almost 80%.
Recognizing that it has been our partnerships that have been at the heart of the success of the program, this celebration is an opportunity to look at what has been achieved since 2001. We will engage with our partners and with stakeholders on what is now necessary to continue to create more and better jobs, more and better business, and more and better industrial development for Cambodia.
We understand that lasting, positive change can happen only with the involvement of all involved in the supply chain and we look forward to hearing from workers, investors, brands, trade unions, industry experts and government. Their combined voices will help us create a strategy that meets changing industry demands and benefits business and workers.
After the signing of the MOU with between the Royal Cambodian Government, GMAC and the ILO for the continued partnership with BFC, we will end the day with a cocktail reception and the opening of the Better Factories Cambodia Photo Exhibition – “Cambodia’s 15 year journey towards an equitable & prosperous garment sector “.
Recognizing that it has been our partnerships that have been at the heart of the success of the program, this celebration is an opportunity to look at what has been achieved since 2001. We will engage with our partners and with stakeholders on what is now necessary to continue to create more and better jobs, more and better business, and more and better industrial development for Cambodia.
We understand that lasting, positive change can happen only with the involvement of all involved in the supply chain and we look forward to hearing from workers, investors, brands, trade unions, industry experts and government. Their combined voices will help us create a strategy that meets changing industry demands and benefits business and workers.
After the signing of the MOU with between the Royal Cambodian Government, GMAC and the ILO for the continued partnership with BFC, we will end the day with a cocktail reception and the opening of the Better Factories Cambodia Photo Exhibition – “Cambodia’s 15 year journey towards an equitable & prosperous garment sector “.