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Title:

Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh

Agreement Number:

7456924 P012800001

Agreement Value:

$8,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 14, 2024 - Dec 31, 2028

Description:

More Bangladeshi men and women workers enjoy decent work through improved policies and laws, accountable, gender-responsive and inclusive labour market institutions. They also enjoy sustainable business practices that contribute to the competitiveness of industries. The project is a coordinated joint response by the International Labour Organization, the Government of Bangladesh, and workers’ and employers’ organizations to advance labour rights and support decent work.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced Bangladesh labour laws aligns more with international labour standards and the application of laws; (2) labour administration institutions are more functional, transparent, and effective in line with International Labour Standards (ILS) and good governance; (3) social dialogue platforms and mechanisms are effective, gender-responsive, and inclusive; (4) supported enterprises become more gender-responsive, inclusive, safe, sustainable, competitive and supportive of decent work integration and promotion; (5) child labour, especially hazardous forms, is reduced; and (6) employment injury benefits are extended to workers. This includes women workers and families of workers in the ready-made garments (RMG) and other sectors to compensate for disabilities or deaths arising out of work-related accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases.

Location:

Geneva, CH

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00220

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.

Recipient's Operating Name:

ILO - International Labour Organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

ILO - International Labour

Federal Riding Number:

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.