Decent Work in the Garment Sector Supply Chains in Asia

This project provides concrete follow-up to the resolution adopted in 2016 by the ILC concerning decent work in global supply chains. It focuses on the garment supply chains in Asia, notably South-Asia, South-East Asia and China, which play a very significant role in the international division of garment production. The project is funded by the Regional Development Cooperation Section at the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok in line with the Swedish regional strategy for Asia and the Pacific 2016-2021. The overarching goal of the project is to contribute to improved working conditions and rights of women and men workers as well as improved productivity and environmental sustainability of the garment sector in Asia. To achieve this, the project delivers focused interventions in two complementary areas of work: firstly, by strengthening knowledge of research findings, good practices and tools in four main and inter-connected problem areas: 1) social dialogue and industrial relations systems; 2) advancement of gender equality; 3) enhanced productivity and competitiveness; and 4) reduced environmental impact. Secondly, by strengthening the coordination among the many stakeholders already actively working to ensure decent work in the garment industry in Asia.

Project symbol

RAS/18/05/SWE

Admin unit

RO-Asia and the Pacific

Start date

15/01/2019

End date

31/12/2022

Total allocation

3994848

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

3424007

Development Partners

Sweden, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Country/Countries

Asia and the Pacific - regional

Outcomes

Outcome 1: Strong tripartite constituents and influential and inclusive social dialogue
Outcome 4: Sustainable enterprises as generators of employment and promoters of innovation and decent work
Outcome 2: International labour standards and authoritative and effective supervision