Competitiviness of Textile Sector

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The overall objective of this program is to enhance the competitiveness of the apparel industry in Honduras.Its specific objectives are to: (i) improve productivity of the sector's labor force through the creation of an in-service training system for garment workers and middle management; (ii) improve working conditions (especially in the area of occupational safety and health) for persons employed in the apparel industry; and (iii) ensure that employers in the sector are aware of the advantages of investing in continuous training and occupational safety and health.The program is designed to augment the comparative advantage enjoyed by Honduras' apparel industry by raising the productivity and improving the working conditions of the sector's workers. The program consists of the following three components: (i) in-service training system in production methods; (ii) an occupational safety and health system; and (iii) awareness, information and reporting of results.