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Explore the challenges faced by garment workers in Bangladesh and propose policy guidelines for enhancing their living conditions through participatory planning. Learn about the study area, objectives, methodology, key findings, and proposed policies for short and long-term improvements.

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  1. Welcome Improving the living conditions of the garment workers Through participatory planning -A case study of “Pallabi Molla Bosti” To our presentation on Prepared by: Group 05 0215013 0215026 0215045 0215047

  2. There are about 2600 garment factories in Bangladesh. • The Ready-Made Garment Sector in Bangladesh currently employs 1.2 million workers. 90% of them are women workers. • It accounts for 76% of the total exports of Bangladesh. • The workers monthly income varies between 1400TK – 2000TK, they live in slums in unhygienic condition and inhuman life. • The workers living in slums are always facing many problems such as – Utility problem, Health and Nutrition Problem etc. They also have to face many social problems. • The present study is aimed to identify the problems and prospects related to the living conditions of the garment workers and provide a policy guideline for solving these problems through participatory planning.

  3. Objectives of the study • To investigate the existing living condition of the garment workers through participatory planning. • To examine the problems and potentials of the study area. • To formulate a policy guideline to improve the living conditions of the garment workers of the selected area.

  4. Selection of Topic Selection of Study Area Formulation of Objectives Reconnaissance Survey Primary Data Secondary Data Newspaper Magazines Libraries Journals Reports Websites DCC RAJUKLGED Experts’ Opinion & Case Studies Obtained by PRA Method Social Map Space Related PRA Method Resource Map Mobility Map Time-line Diagram Trend Analysis Decision Making Time Related PRA Method Seasonal Diagram Daily Activity Pattern Formulation of Policy Dream Map Preparation of Report Venn Diagram, Income-Expenditure Matrix PRA Relation Method Problem Identification, Ranking and Cause Effect Analysis SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) Analysis Methodology

  5. Site Location Our study area “Pallabi Molla Bosti” Site in a brief: Location: Mirpur, Section-12 Ward No 02 and DCC zone 08 Population: 3500-3750 Number of Household: 700-750 Area: 2.12 acre

  6. General views of the site

  7. Combined Map (social map and resource map)

  8. Molla Kacha Bazar Super Market Health Clinic Molla’s People Mosque School COMMUNITY (BRAC & SHEBIKA) Youth Club SHEBIKA Co-operative Society BRAC School Venn Diagram Most Influential: • Sattar Molla and his cousins (The owner of this slum) • People working for Molla's Influential: • Mosque • Youth Club • Health Clinic Less Influential: • Katcha Bazar • Super Market • Co-operative society • School outside the community • Schools by NGO’s (BRACK & SHEBIKA)

  9. Income – ExpenditureMatrices Our target group

  10. Mohakhali Cholera Hospital Bus stand House Maid Collecting Garments of Water m k 5 . m 1 Kacha k 1 Bazar m m k k m 5 k 2 - > / 4 1 5 1 / . 2 > 1 m k k m 2 / 1 Rickshaw > stand Co-operative 1 / 4 Society k m m k 2 / 1 COMMUNITY m k 4 / 1 ½ 1 1 k / / m School 4 4 k k (BRAC & m m SHEBIKA) Youth Club Health Mosque Clinic Mobility Map

  11. Low Wage Income Alcoholism and gambling Lack of Education Lack of Medical Facility Poor living Illness and diseases condition Lack of Proper Sanitary Facility Low Utility Facilities No Awareness about Large Family Size Lack of Community Family Planning Based Organization No aid or help from the Owner or theGovernment Cause – effect diagram

  12. SWOT Analysis

  13. Findings • A very little provision for medical facility • No source for pure drinking water facility • Educational facility is not adequate • Environment is unhygienic and polluted • No provision for proper sanitary facilities • No active CBO in the community • Child labor • Very poor utility facilities • No aid or help from the owner or the government • Inadequate Amenities

  14. Proposed Guidelines/ Policies Short-Term Policies • Provide Housing Facilities • Provide Utility Services • Provide Proper Medical Facilities • Provide Proper Drainage and Toilet Facilities • Management of the Wetland • Educational Programs Long-Term Policies • Availability of Credits • Slum Development Projects • Accept NGOs • Change Institutional Arrangements • Implementation of International Labor Standards • Relocate the Garment Factories and the Workers

  15. Thanks to all

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