Srinivas Reddy

The writer is Country Director of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Bangladesh.

State of workers' welfare

For a relatively new country, Bangladesh has made some remarkable developmental achievements. There has been great progress towards the Millennium Development Goals, particularly in reducing child mortality and halving poverty. It is an experience on which other countries will no doubt draw.

7y ago

Workplace safety fails to keep pace with industrialisation

Every day, 6,300 people die around the world as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases -- more than 2.3 million

8y ago

Increasing women's access to skills and jobs

In order to increase girls' participation in technical and vocational training programmes, efforts need to involve families, society, training providers, employers and government.

8y ago
February 25, 2017
February 25, 2017

State of workers' welfare

For a relatively new country, Bangladesh has made some remarkable developmental achievements. There has been great progress towards the Millennium Development Goals, particularly in reducing child mortality and halving poverty. It is an experience on which other countries will no doubt draw.

April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016

Workplace safety fails to keep pace with industrialisation

Every day, 6,300 people die around the world as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases -- more than 2.3 million

March 9, 2016
March 9, 2016

Increasing women's access to skills and jobs

In order to increase girls' participation in technical and vocational training programmes, efforts need to involve families, society, training providers, employers and government.