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Bangladesh Alliance looking for successor organisation

The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) whose five-year-term draws to a close at the end of the year, has decided to look for a way to carry forward its inspections, safety monitoring, training and helpline services. This was announced by the Alliance in a note released today. The board of directors of the currently 29 brands strong...

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IFC to provide 50 million US dollars for Bangladesh's garment sector

After safety inspections and worker training, the safety campaign for the Bangladeshi garment industry just got another much needed boost: the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will support local banks by providing 50 million US dollars in financing and will form partnerships with leading international buyers. The IFC decided on this step...

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Bangladesh: Alliance presents progress after 18 months

The US Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) has just released its latest 18-month update to highlight the corrective measures taken to ensure worker safety at the Bangladeshi garment factories used by its member companies. "In July 2013, the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) was formed to ensure that no garment worker...