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.
Project Detail
Country
Honduras
Project Number
TC9912014
Approval Date
October 25, 2000
Project Status
Closed
Project Type
Technical Cooperation
Sector
INDUSTRY
Subsector
INDUSTRY
Lending Instrument
Multilateral Investment Fund Instrument
Lending Instrument Code
MIF
Modality
-
Facility Type
-
Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)
-
Total Cost
USD 1,997,500.00
Country Counterpart Financing
USD 897,500.00
Original Amount Approved
USD 1,100,000.00