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

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

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

6. General views of the site

7. Combined Map (social map and resource map)

8. Venn Diagram Most Influential:
School
(BRAC & SHEBIKA)
Youth
Club
Molla
Mosque
Super
Market
Co-operative
Society
Kacha
Bazar
Health
Clinic
COMMUNITY
SHEBIKA
Molla’s
People
BRAC
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. Household numbers of various income groups
Income Level (Taka/Month)
Number of Households
<= 3000
●●●●
●●●●● ●●
>=9001
Source: Field Survey, January 2007
Income – Expenditure Matrices
Our target group
Income Sources of Household Members
Sources of Income
Male
Female
Children
Garment Worker

Housemaid


Rickshaw and Van Puller
Day Labor  
Retailer
Hawker
Others (Kind Income)
Source: Field Survey, January 2007

10. Expenditure Patterns of Different Income Groups
Sources of Expenditure/Income level
<= 3000
>=9001
Food

Shelter


Cloths  
Treatment
Education
Transportation
Utility Facilities
Savings
Other Costs
Source: Field Survey, January 2007

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

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

13. SWOT Analysis

14. 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

15. 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

16. Thanks to all