Background The garment industry in Jordan is primarily driven by large exporting factories that operate under the United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (USJFTA). Over the past decade, the sector has experienced significant growth, becoming a cornerstone of Jordan’s export economy. While exports dropped by 15 percent in 2020 due to global disruptions, the industry demonstrated …

Background Over the last two decades, Jordan’s apparel industry has been steadily growing and is now the leading export sector and manufacturing employer in the country. Like most other apparel exporting countries, Jordan gained entry to the global apparel value chain through international ties to developed markets. This began with preferential trade access to the …

Background The Better Work Sri Lanka programme, under the International Labour Organization (ILO), is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce within Sri Lanka’s apparel sector. With funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the programme aims to extend its scope to include targeted support for Persons with disabilities. This initiative …

The ILO, Better Work and Gender Equality Gender equality is critical to achieving the ILO vision of decent work for all and lies at the heart of the organization’s mandate. Building on the blueprint established by historical equality Conventions – C. 111 on Discrimination in Employment and Occupation, C. 100 on Equal Remuneration. C156 on …