Stronger workplace safety targeted in key Bangladesh industrial sectors

17 August 2022

Safety culture to be boosted in ten key industries, building on success of similar efforts in garment sector.

Employment, wages and productivity in the Asian garment sector: Taking stock of recent trends

24 June 2022

The report takes stock of employment, wages and productivity in the Asian garment sector by exploring data and policy insights to highlight trends, patterns and ways forward for a better future of work. By utilising updated data insights, the report outlines persisting decent work deficits as the garment sector evolves, and the prioritised support needed to overcome such challenges.

Asia still ‘garment factory of the world’ yet faces numerous challenges as industry evolves

24 June 2022

A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights trends in employment, wages and productivity the Asian garment, footwear and textiles industry.

ILO statement on BM Container Depot incident

06 June 2022

Better gender equality means more resilient future for Viet Nam’s garment, footwear industries

18 May 2022

Robust evidence from ILO’s Better Work programme shows that empowering women could help to build forward better Viet Nam’s key export sectors from the COVID-19 pandemic.

What works to eliminate gender inequality in the Asian garment sector?

07 March 2022

ILO asked industry stakeholders to share their experiences of what works to bring about lasting change.

Opportunities for a Just Transition to environmental sustainability and COVID-19 recovery in the textile and garment sector in Asia

01 March 2022

Taking climate action - Measuring carbon emissions in the garment sector in Asia

01 March 2022

Greening the sector - Environmental initiatives and tools in the garment sector in Asia

01 March 2022

Assessing the impact - Environmental impact assessment in the textile and garment sector in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Viet Nam

01 March 2022