WTO’s enhanced integrated framework to support local RMG industry

A delegation of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) called on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at the latter’s office in Gulshan, Dhaka on Wednesday.

The EIF delegation led by its Executive Director Ratnakar Adhikari also included Hang T.T. Tran, senior coordinator, EIF and David Daepp, regional portfolio manager, EIF.

Hafizur Rahman, project director, Export Diversification and Competitiveness Development Project (Tier-II) and DG, WTO Cell, Ministry of Commerce was also present at the meeting, said a press release.

They had discussions on potential areas where the Enhanced Integrated Framework can support the RMG industry of Bangladesh to improve its trade capacity and enhance export competitiveness.

BGMEA is establishing the Centre of Innovation, Efficiency and OSH with the support from the EIF II. The centre aims to advance Bangladesh’s apparel industry with knowledge, skills and technical know-how.

The centre will serve the industry in developing its capacities in the changing business landscape to face the future challenges.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan thanked the EIF delegation for visiting BGMEA and sought more support from EIF for the RMG industry in the coming days.

Earlier in February, a delegation of BGMEA headed by President Faruque Hassan met with the World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva where they urged the WTO for supporting Bangladesh to improve the trade capacity and competitiveness.