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Better Work programme's assessment

Improved working conditions in the apparel industry make workers’ lives better and businesses stronger

An independent review of the Better Work programme shows significant gains in quality of life for workers in factories they advise, as well as enhanced productivity and profitability for those businesses involved.

Better Work

Launch of the independent Tufts University assessment of the ILO-IFC Better Work programme

Minimum wage

Viet Nam stands out in minimum wage compliance in Asia’s garment industries

However, Viet Nam's minimum wage is relatively low as a percentage of typical wages in the garment sector, when compared to other countries in the region, a new ILO report has shown.

Compensation arrangement agreed for victims of the Ali Enterprise factory fire in Pakistan

An ILO enabled agreement has been reached on compensation for victims of the 2012 Ali Enterprises garment factory in Baldia, Karachi.

315 inspectors receive electrical safety training to help reduce fire risk in RMG sector

A training programme will build the electrical safety skills of inspectors to reduce the risk of fires in the RMG sector

High interest rates, low financial literacy amongst barriers to RMG remediation: IFC/ILO Study

High interest rates and a lack of financial literacy are highlighted as major obstacles to factories in the Bangladesh Ready Made Garment (RMG) sector from obtaining remediation financing according to a report launched by the International Finance...

Trade unions add voice to labour inspection strategy development

Trade union representatives came together in Dhaka, 2 June 2016 to gain better understanding of labour inspection policies and strategies in Bangladesh.

IT equipment to strengthen Department of Labour

Equipment to support the operation of the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations Institutes (IRIs) provided by ILO’s Norwegian-funded FRLR Project.

Third meeting of the Garment Sector Stakeholders’ Forum (GSSF) and GIZ tripartite dialogue workshop

The third GSSF meeting focused on GSP+ in Pakistan and GIZ’s dialogue approach. The Ministry for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development led a lively discussion on the implementation gap in Pakistan and members of the forum gave...

Our impact, their voice

Smart phones, smart workplaces

Almost all garment workers in Asia now own a mobile phone. The ILO’s Better Work programme is finding ways of using this technology to deliver important information.

Bangladesh celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work for first time

The Government of Bangladesh held a range of activities across the country to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work for first time on 28 April 2016.

Bangladesh

Civil society dialogue on Bangladesh

ILO-Brussels Director Claire Courteille presented the observations and conclusions by the ILO supervisory system at a Civil society dialogue on the Bangladesh Compact.

Forced labour

First guides prevent forced labour in Viet Nam’s garment supply chains

The manuals are expected to equip employers with essential understandings about what forced labour is and how to eliminate risks of forced labour in company operations and supply chains.

ILO supports Egypt’s textile and ready- made garments exports

Egypt hosted the first Textile Egyptian International Buyers Forum on 14-15, March 2016 to attract new investments into the industry and focus on the global market.

ILO supports Egypt’s textile and ready- made garments exports

Egypt hosted the first Textile Egyptian International Buyers Forum on 14-15, March 2016 to attract new investments into the industry and focus on the global market.

Pakistan Buyers Forum initiate plans to improve labour conditions in textile and garment supply chains

During the 5th meeting of the buyers forum convened by ILO, IFC and the Dutch Embassy, held on 23rd February 2015, a total of 21 participants representing 15 international brands and sourcing agents re-committed to promoting sustainability of...

Fire service and Labour Inspectorate to conduct joint inspections of RMG factories

Inspectors from the Department of Inspections for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) and the Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense (BFSCD) are gearing up to carry out joint inspections of RMG factories.

Welcome Statement by Mr George Okutho, Director, ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Djibouti during the...

Speech by H.E Mr. Abdulfetah Abdulahi, Minister of Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs on the launching programme of Industrial...

Key Note Address by Excellency W/r Aziza Mohammed, First Vice President of Ethiopian Employers of the launching programme of Industrial...