PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – On 17 December 2025, the Project Advisory Committee (PAC) of the ILO Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) programme held its 58th meeting. The BFC PAC consists of representatives from the Royal Government of Cambodia (the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the Ministry of Commerce), sectoral employers’ associations (represented by three associations …

Introduction The discussion paper examines how public disclosure of labor standards in global supply chains affects actual working conditions inside supplier factories. While previous research and activism have focused mainly on the accountability of lead firms, little is known about how transparency plays out on the ground and how local actors influence its effectiveness. Using …

Introduction This brief explores how recent tariff changes are affecting Bangladesh’s garment industry and highlights insights from Better Work Bangladesh’s rapid data collection efforts. The recent tariff shock underscores the importance of understanding how global developments translate into impacts at the factory level. In this context, Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) plays a vital role in …