81269202-Sustainable Pakistan

The contractor supports the project ‘Improvement of labour, social and environment standards in the Pakistani textile industry’ (Textiles) with nine work packages in two areas. The project supports selected producers in the Fashion Industry in Punjab (textile, garments, leathers, shoes, sports, and other subsectors) with capacity development measures to link improvements in the area of labour standards with progresses in production processes, and, by this, to indirectly contribute to sustainable growth. A major focus of the services is therefore the support to enhance their competitiveness on global markets. The two areas for the contractor are: A. To prepare 5 partner enterprises for the ‘Green button’ certification; B. To support 15 partner companies in the development of innovate products. In area A), the work packages include the selection of appropriate partner companies, an assessment of their situation and the according development plan, followed by capacity development, consultancy, and trainings, and the assistance for the certification process. In area B) the work packages include the selection of appropriate partner companies, an assessment of their situation and the according strategic work plan, followed by capacity development activities and, the participation on an international trade show.