PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

601585

Primary Business Area

Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services

Disclosure Date

Jul 22, 2018

Country

Bangladesh

Region

South Asia

IFC Approval Date

Nov 30, 2017

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$6,903,719.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Aug 7, 2025

Project Estimated Start Date

Jan 1, 2018

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 31, 2021

Project Description

PaCT II aims to deepen Cleaner Production (CP) interventions, enhance sustainability and competitiveness of the sector through a programmatic approach across the entire value chain of the textile sector of Bangladesh. This will be done through adoption of resource efficient technologies and practices which will lead to cost savings and operational efficiencies through reduced water, energy, chemical use and GHG emissions. The project includes three main components 1. Engagement with factories and brands through advisory support to improve energy, water and chemical efficiency 2. Strengthen knowledge platform (Textile Technology Business Center) 3. Development of the necessary enabling environment for resource efficient textile production through stakeholder alignment and public-private dialogue.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation