ABOUT US
Present in 13 countries across three continents, Better Work brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, global brands, factory owners and workers to improve working conditions in the garment industry and make the sector more competitive.
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WHAT WE DO
Better Work engages with the garment industry at the factory, national and international levels. We engage with factories through assessment, advisory and training visits, and we use our data and evidence to inform national and international policy discussions.
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WHERE WE WORK
Better Work began in Cambodia over 20 years ago. Since then, we have expanded to 13 country programmes, with opportunities for further expansion - to new countries and new industries - on the horizon.
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  - Madagascar
  - Sri Lanka
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OUR EVIDENCE
Better Work collects data from factory assessment and advisory visits, and we work with reputable, independent academic researchers who report findings on the efficacy of our work and trends in the broader industry.
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Reports and Publications

Bangladesh 8 Jan 2025

The impact of Better Work Bangladesh: A decade’s legacy

This report showcases Better Work Bangladesh’s journey from 2014 to 2024.

Bangladesh 12 Sep 2023

Bangladesh: Gender Equality and Returns–GEAR

Gender Equality and Returns (GEAR) is a joint initiative of the IFC and ILO and delivered as part of Better Work’s training and advisory services.

Bangladesh 11 Jan 2023

Better Work Bangladesh Newsletter – December 2022

DOWNLOAD THE NEWSLETTER December 2022 issue of the newsletter from Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) highlights the latest key activities of the programme. In this issue: ♦ Bangladesh Business Forum 2022 — Stakeholders discuss strategies for sustainable garment sector in Bangladesh. ♦ Better Work Bangladesh Strategy 2022-2027 launched focusing on partnership and inclusion for sustainable growth ♦ Partnership with trade …

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The impact of Better Work Bangladesh: A decade’s legacy

Bangladesh: Gender Equality and Returns–GEAR

Better Work Bangladesh Newsletter – December 2022

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Mothers@Work: A qualitative assessment

Discussion Paper 42: The impact of collective arrangements on garment workers’ wages and work hours, and the barriers of collective arrangements to raise labour standards in the Bangladeshi garment industry

Better Work Bangladesh Newsletter – February 2021

Managing Transitions and Retrenchments Guidelines for factories in Bangladesh

HR Guidelines for RMG Factories in Bangladesh in Response to COVID-19

Better Work Bangladesh Newsletter – September 2020

Better Work Bangladesh Annual Report: An Industry and Compliance Review

Better Work Bangladesh Newsletter – May 2020

COVID-19 Management Guidance for factories in Bangladesh

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