TASHKENT – A new Better Work programme has been launched in Uzbekistan to improve working conditions in the country’s textile and garment industry.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – part of the World Bank Group, and key stakeholders in Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the initiative.
The two-year programme will promote labour standards and competitiveness in textile and garment factories through compliance assessments, training and advisory services.
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