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<p>Since my visit to Bangladesh at the beginning of June, DFID has been working with partners to develop a package of support to help improve working conditions in the garment sector in Bangladesh. The ILO programme, which is a key part of this package, is a result of months of discussion and development with the ILO and others, in which DFID officials have played an active part.</p><p>DFID Bangladesh will provide up to £4.8 million in support of the ILO programme, and will be directly involved in the direction and monitoring of the programme over the next three years, through the programme steering committee and regular monthly meetings with the other donors and the ILO. The programme supports the implementation of the National Action Plan, which brings together the Government of Bangladesh, workers and manufacturers for real and sustained change that will ensure safe conditions for workers. It will also play a coordinating role with two brand initiatives: the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh and the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety.</p> |