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Gendered impacts of COVID-19 on the garment sector Gendered impacts of COVID-19 on the garment sector
— by ILO Admin — last modified Aug 09, 2021 03:57 PM

This brief, co-authored by the ILO and Better Work, aims to raise awareness of the gendered reality of COVID-19 and to outline some of the ways in which the pandemic impacts women and men workers in the garment sector in the short, medium and long terms.

Gender and the labour market in Viet Nam* Gender and the labour market in Viet Nam*
— by ILO — last modified Oct 10, 2021 08:50 PM

An analysis based on the Labour Force Survey Labour market participation of women is remarkably high in Viet Nam, Women are on average found in lower-quality employment than men, While being highly economically active, women also discharge a disproportionate amount of family responsibilities.

Introducing the Asia Garment Hub Introducing the Asia Garment Hub
— by AGHub Admin — last modified Aug 07, 2023 01:11 PM

A one-stop shop for industry data, news, resources and tools. The Asia Garment Hub connects people and organizations from across the sector with a single vision –to make it fairer, more sustainable and more competitive.

Recording from the Asia Garment Hub Launch Event Recording from the Asia Garment Hub Launch Event
— by GIZ FABRIC — last modified Oct 10, 2021 08:50 PM

Re-watch the Asia Garment Hub's Launch Event from the 11th August 2021 A distinguished panel of industry speakers joined us for the launch: • Miran Ali, Vice President, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Associations (BGMEA) and Spokesperson of the STAR Network • Tracy Nilsson, Senior Director Global Environment, Social Environmental Affairs, Global Environment, adidas Sourcing Limited (aSL) • Athit Kong, President, Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers' Democratic Union (CCAWDU)

How can open-access knowledge sharing drive business resilience? Part 1 How can open-access knowledge sharing drive business resilience? Part 1
— by ILO Admin — last modified Aug 18, 2021 07:02 AM

Charles Bodwell, Enterprise Development Specialist - East Asia and Pacific at International Labour Organization (ILO), joins Prof. Anant Nyshadham, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Good Business Lab, to discuss the impact of the pandemic on labor intensive industries including the garment industry, the importance of hands-on research and interventions in helping businesses rebuild with a focus on the safety and skilling of their workforce, and the potential impacts of technology on the future of low-skilled workers.

Has the pandemic worsened existing issues in the garment industry? Part 2 Has the pandemic worsened existing issues in the garment industry? Part 2
— by ILO Admin — last modified Aug 18, 2021 07:05 AM

Charles Bodwell, Enterprise Development Specialist - East Asia and Pacific at International Labour Organization (ILO), joins Prof. Anant Nyshadham, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Good Business Lab, to discuss the impact of the pandemic on labor intensive industries including the garment industry, the importance of hands-on research and interventions in helping businesses rebuild with a focus on the safety and skilling of their workforce, and the potential impacts of technology on the future of low-skilled workers.

What does the future hold for low-skilled workers? Part 3 What does the future hold for low-skilled workers? Part 3
— by ILO Admin — last modified Aug 18, 2021 07:07 AM

Charles Bodwell, Enterprise Development Specialist - East Asia and Pacific at International Labour Organization (ILO), joins Prof. Anant Nyshadham, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Good Business Lab, to discuss the impact of the pandemic on labor intensive industries including the garment industry, the importance of hands-on research and interventions in helping businesses rebuild with a focus on the safety and skilling of their workforce, and the potential impacts of technology on the future of low-skilled workers.

Soft-skills training and vision setting to shape better futures Part 4 Soft-skills training and vision setting to shape better futures Part 4
— by ILO Admin — last modified Aug 18, 2021 07:09 AM

Charles Bodwell, Enterprise Development Specialist - East Asia and Pacific at International Labour Organization (ILO), joins Prof. Anant Nyshadham, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Good Business Lab, to discuss the impact of the pandemic on labor intensive industries including the garment industry, the importance of hands-on research and interventions in helping businesses rebuild with a focus on the safety and skilling of their workforce, and the potential impacts of technology on the future of low-skilled workers.

The impact of COVID-19 on Myanmar's garment sector The impact of COVID-19 on Myanmar's garment sector
— by ILO Admin — last modified Aug 18, 2021 01:56 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global garment sector and has been felt in every part of the supply chain. Myanmar’s garment sector, a major contributor to jobs and livelihoods for the country, has been no exception, and during 2020, faced significant challenges to respond and recover from the pandemic.

The post-COVID-19 garment industry in Asia The post-COVID-19 garment industry in Asia
— by ILO Admin — last modified Aug 25, 2021 09:11 AM

Looking to the post-pandemic period, this research brief outlines three scenarios of trajectory for industry recovery, encapsulated as repeat, regain and renegotiate. These scenarios are described with a particular focus on the actions of brands and policymakers and the downstream impacts in Asia.

Executive summary: Moving the Needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector Executive summary: Moving the Needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector
— by ILO Admin — last modified Oct 10, 2021 08:50 PM

The report sheds light on the importance of addressing gender equality in the garment sector, while also providing ILO constituents and industry stakeholders with a holistic roadmap for action that places decent work and social justice at the heart of the post-pandemic business model. The report specifically considers gender equality within the garment sector in Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Viet Nam.

Thúc đẩy bình đẳng giới và việc làm thỏa đáng trong lĩnh vực may mặc tại Châu Á Báo cáo tóm tắt và các khuyến nghị Thúc đẩy bình đẳng giới và việc làm thỏa đáng trong lĩnh vực may mặc tại Châu Á Báo cáo tóm tắt và các khuyến nghị
— by ILO Admin — last modified Mar 08, 2022 05:28 PM

Báo cáo chỉ ra tầm quan trọng của vấn đề bình đẳng giới trong ngành dệt may, đồng thời cung cấp cho các đối tác ba bên của ILO và các bên liên quan lộ trình hành động đặt việc làm thỏa đáng và công bằng xã hội làm tâm điểm của mô hình kinh doanh hậu đại dịch. Báo cáo tập trung vào vấn đề bình đẳng giới trong ngành dệt may tại Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar và Việt Nam.

Memindahkan Jarum: Kesetaraan gender dan pekerjaan yang layak di sektor garmen Asia; Ringkasan eksekutif Memindahkan Jarum: Kesetaraan gender dan pekerjaan yang layak di sektor garmen Asia; Ringkasan eksekutif
— by International Labor Organization — last modified Mar 08, 2022 05:26 PM

Laporan ini menyoroti pentingnya menangani kesetaraan gender di sektor garmen, sekaligus memberikan peta jalan aksi holistik kepada konstituen ILO dan pemangku kepentingan industri yang menempatkan pekerjaan yang layak dan keadilan sosial di jantung model bisnis pascapandemi. Laporan tersebut secara khusus mempertimbangkan kesetaraan gender dalam sektor garmen di Kamboja, Indonesia, Myanmar dan Vietnam.

Executive summary (In Myanmar) - Moving the Needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector Executive summary (In Myanmar) - Moving the Needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector
— by ILO Admin — last modified Oct 10, 2021 08:50 PM

The report sheds light on the importance of addressing gender equality in the garment sector, while also providing ILO constituents and industry stakeholders with a holistic roadmap for action that places decent work and social justice at the heart of the post-pandemic business model. The report specifically considers gender equality within the garment sector in Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Viet Nam.

Executive summary (In Khmer) - Moving the Needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector Executive summary (In Khmer) - Moving the Needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector
— by ILO Admin — last modified Oct 10, 2021 08:50 PM

The report sheds light on the importance of addressing gender equality in the garment sector, while also providing ILO constituents and industry stakeholders with a holistic roadmap for action that places decent work and social justice at the heart of the post-pandemic business model. The report specifically considers gender equality within the garment sector in Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Viet Nam.

Introducing the Climate Action Training Introducing the Climate Action Training
— by GIZ FABRIC — last modified Jan 03, 2024 10:47 AM

We are pleased to share the online CLIMATE ACTION TRAINING FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY, specifically designed for the diffusion of climate action knowledge for textile, garment and footwear suppliers in Asia. The training is jointly developed by GIZ FABRIC, the UN Fashion Industry Charter of Climate Action and selected brands and manufacturers to provide foundational knowledge on the relevance of decarbonization efforts, on how to account for operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and how to implement concrete solutions in cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Action Training is available in English, Khmer, Vietnamese, Bengali, Mandarin, Turkish and Italian for free on the learning platform www.atingi.org. To register please download the official Climate Action Training Flyer under Resources -> Publications. The flyer includes a direct link to Atingi and provides you with all important information in brief.