Establishing programs in other countries
Update on ongoing feasibility studies
The Secretariat conducted brand surveys, desk research, and in-depth interviews between October 2021- January 2022 to measure interest, presence, and volume of signatory brands in key garment-producing countries.
Based on key findings, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Morocco, and India emerged as the priority countries to carry out detailed feasibility studies on expansion.
Between March – August 2022, the Secretariat met with key stakeholders from industry, government, trade unions, brands, and civil society in the priority countries for in-depth stakeholder consultations.
Based on strong interest from stakeholders, the Accord Steering Committee agreed to conduct pilot inspections as part of the feasibility study in Pakistan to inform the possible establishment of a workplace safety program there.
Stakeholder engagement on the terms of a program in Pakistan continues and a decision among signatories is expected before the end of 2022. The Accord will continue dialogue with stakeholders in Sri Lanka, Morocco, and India to assess the feasibility of establishing safety programs in their garment and textile industries.
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This briefing provides updates on the number of signatory brands and covered factories, the rollout of Workplace Programs, and recent events organised by the Pakistan Accord team.
The International Accord’s All Signatory Meeting was dedicated to insights on the progress and operations of the Accord’s country program in Bangladesh and Pakistan, alongside exploring opportunities to expand the Accord’s scope and impact.
Safe exits, unlocked gates, functioning alarms, effective fire separation, and strong emergency preparedness are essential for the health and safety of every worker, within and beyond the garment industry.
The International Accord’s All Signatory Meeting was dedicated to insights on the progress and operations of the Accord’s country program in Bangladesh and Pakistan, alongside exploring opportunities to expand the Accord’s scope and impact.
The Pakistan Accord team recently organised a series of capacity building workshops for government officials in the Sindh and Punjab provinces.
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