The UN's International Labor Organization (ILO) and the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced the launch of a new Better Work programme in Uzbekistan. The project will aim to improve working conditions and drive competitiveness in the country’s key textile and garment industry.
A corresponding memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by the ILO, IFC and Uzbekistan. It will cover activities over the next 24 months, such as promoting labour standards and competitiveness in textile and garment factories through compliance assessments, training and advisory services.
“The agreement represents a major milestone for Uzbekistan on its journey to opening up its cotton, textile, and garment production to new export markets. Uzbekistan is among the top 10 cotton producers worldwide, and the sector has been undergoing significant reforms in recent years. Better Work will act as an industry convener and help ensure labor standards are upheld in Uzbek textile and garment factories,” stated a Better Work initiative press release.
“The programme will support the sustainable growth of textile and garment manufacturing, which has the potential to create thousands of new, decent jobs for mostly women garment workers in rural areas across the country,” addedConor Boyle, officer-in-charge of Better Work.
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