Cluster Independent Mid-term Evaluation of RMGP II and BWB and its affiliated projects - Midterm evaluation

The evaluation office of the International Labour Organization (ILO) commissioned an independent mid-term evaluation (MTE) of the two main complimentary ILO programmes aimed to improve working condition and enhance the competitiveness of the ready-made garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh:  Improving Working Conditions in Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garments sector Phase II (RMGP II, 2017-23),  Better Work Bangladesh–BWB and associated projects (funded through the RMGP-II and additional funding sources) The evaluation’s goal was to review the progress made toward achieving intended results and outcomes, identify lessons learned, and recommend possible programmatic adaptations during the programmes final implementation period. The mid-term evaluation draws on RMGP II performance data as well as qualitative and quantitative data collected from programme stakeholder interviews, online surveys and programme documents as well as secondary research.