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Improving working conditions in the ready-made garment sector Phase 2 (RMGP II) and Building responsible value chains in Asia through the promotion of decent work in... - Cluster evaluation

eval_number:

2743

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2743

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

Labour standards

category:

International Labour Standards

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comments:

The target users of these lessons and recommendations are policymakers, legislators, government officials, relevant labour rights organizations and other stakeholders involved in labour rights and safety regulations and advocacy. The beneficiaries include workers, labour unions, and the broader society affected by labour rights and safety issues, as well as organizations working towards upholding and promoting international labour standards.

challenges:

Legislative gaps: The presence of gaps in the legislative framework may be due to several factors, such as delays in policy formulation, resistance from specific stakeholders, or a lack of understanding about the importance of international labour standards. Ratification delays: The delay in ratifying international labour standards, such as C190 (Convention concerning the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work), could stem from legislative processes, competing priorities, or political challenges. Limited stakeholder support: If stakeholders do not continue to support the momentum for improvement, progress may stagnate, and necessary changes may face obstacles.

success:

Stakeholder involvement: The active involvement of stakeholders, including the RMGP and other relevant organizations, can contribute to revisions and improvements in the legislative framework. Momentum for change: Initiatives led by stakeholders can create momentum for crucial improvements, raising awareness and pushing for necessary changes in labour rights and safety. Advocacy for international standards: Efforts to align national labour rights and safety frameworks with international labour standards demonstrate a commitment to upholding and promoting global norms and best practices.

context:

The country’s standing in international markets is increasingly dependent on compliance with human rights and international labour standards. This is increasingly becoming more evident with the country’s transition from LDC to a Low- and Middle-Income Country when different rules of preferential trade are applied.

description:

Addressing legislative gaps and ratifying conventions such as C190 can further advance country’ credentials in international export markets. There are still some gaps in the legislative framework for labour rights and safety that need to be filled in order to bring it into compliance with international labour standards (for instance, C190 is still waiting to be ratified). The convention 190 acknowledges that gender-based violence and harassment disproportionately affects women and girls, and recognizing that an inclusive, integrated and gender-responsive approach, which tackles underlying causes and risk factors, including gender stereotypes, multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, and unequal gender-based power relations, is essential to ending violence and harassment in the world of work. While RMGP II's support has sparked momentum for essential improvements, it is essential for all stakeholders to continue supporting this momentum going forward. This will credibly enhance the country’s credentials in international export markets.

administrative_issues:

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url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/232416

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location:

country:

Bangladesh

region:

Asia and the Pacific

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eval_title:

Improving working conditions in the ready-made garment sector Phase 2 (RMGP II) and Building responsible value chains in Asia through the promotion of decent work in... - Cluster evaluation