Transforming Pakistan's Textile Sector: Fair - Equal - Competitive

Pakistan's textile and fashion industry is booming. As a major industrial sector in the country, it significantly contributes as one of the largest exports worldwide. An annual turnover of more than USD 19 billion and the employment of 15 million people is proof of its importance for the country's economy. 

Despite the growth, the sector is facing multifaceted challenges. Labour and environmental standards are lagging in meeting international standards. Women’s employment rates are comparatively low, especially within managerial positions represented by only 0.6 % of women. People with disabilities (PWD) are facing similar issues. About 6.2% of people in Pakistan live with some form of disability, 50% of whom are women. Finding employment in the textile and fashion industry is difficult, even though textile companies in Punjab must employ 3% of the workforce with PWDs by law.

One face to the partner through integrated leadership

GIZ, becoming a service provider of integrated solutions for global challenges, is refining its approach to maximise the impact. A leadership duo at the GIZ Office in Lahore have started their journey to make the textile sector more diverse, inclusive and ready for the game-changing EU Green Deal while tackling the challenges faced by companies, the workforce and the environment.

We spoke with Yulia and Ubaid in Lahore to get more insights into their way of managing and aligning projects for the best possible outcomes. 

Find out more and watch the video below.