Resources: Cambodian Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Sector

Discover a curated selection of papers by GIZ on decent work and environmental best practice in the Cambodian garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) sector. Topics covered include: gender-based violence and harassment, the inclusion of people living with disabilities, wage digitalisation and waste recycling. First published on Asia Garment Hub in November 2024.


Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment at the Workplace

The Sustainability Recommendation Paper on the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) at the Workplace addresses important issues of GBVH in the Cambodian textile industry. The document entails comprehensive strategies and recommended actions for various stakeholders, including the government, factories, buyers, civil society organisations, and development partners to combat GBVH effectively. Download the Executive Summary or the Full Report.

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Promoting the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the GFT Sector

The Sustainability Recommendation Paper on Promoting the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods (GFT) Sector aims to strengthen diversity and equal employment opportunities in Cambodia’s GFT sector. Access the Executive Summary or the Full Report

Promoting inclusion report




Responsible Wage Digitalisation in the GFT Sector

This Sustainability Recommendation Paper (SRP) highlights the importance of responsible wage digitalization in Cambodia’s GFT sector, which has experienced significant growth in the number of factories utilising digital wage payments from 22% in 2018 to 72% in 2024. The paper underscores that wage digitalization benefits employers, workers, and the broader economy by enhancing transparency, financial inclusion, and security, particularly for women. Read the Executive Summary or the Full Report.

Wage digitisation report




Promoting Textile Waste Management and Recycling in the Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods (GFT) Sector

This paper presents a comprehensive set of recommendations to build an effective ecosystem for post-industrial textile waste recycling in and around Cambodia’s GFT sector. In this context, the evolving environmental due diligence requirements of global supply chains is discussed to underline the need for more circularity.

Textile waste management report




Enhancing Sustainability Reporting in the GFT Sector in Cambodia

This paper aims to strengthen the foundations for environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and data collection and management for reporting. Download the Executive Summary or the Full Report.

Enhancing sustainability reporting paper