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Seminar summary

Auditing is an issue that urgently needs addressing. Click on the summary below or watch the recording to learn about the issues and suggested solutions of how the industry can move forward. 

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00:01:00 - 00:03:00: What is audit fatigue?

00:03:00 - 00:10:00: Panel introduction

00:10:00 - 00:20:00: Dr. Xiaohui Liang, chief researcher at China National Textile and Apparel Council.

00:20:00 - 00:40:00: Karim Shafi, international partner at Gherzi

00:40:00 - 00:45:00: Interactive poll results 

00:45:00 - 01:00:00: Miran Ali, managing director of Bitopi Group Bangladesh, vice president of BGME

01:00:00 - 01:20:00: Panel discussion & key takeaways 

01:20:00 - 01:30:00: Q&A session 

01:30:00 - 01:35:00: Closing remarks 

About the Asian Dialogue Series

The “Asian Dialogues on Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Industry” series was initiated to foster collaboration and strengthen regional knowledge exchange for greater social, environmental and economic sustainability in the sector. Launched in 2015, the series aims to cultivate regional, sector-specific dialogue and promote cooperation between actors from across the supply chain.

About Asia Garment Hub

The Asia Garment Hub is a digital one-stop shop tailored to the garment and textiles sector in Asia, viewed through a lens of decent work and sustainability. Founded by ILO and GIZ, the Hub brings high-quality resources from leading industry organisations and respected voices, bringing together manufacturers, brands, worker and employer organisations, civil society, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.