Speakers shaded some light on nutritional benefits of Garments workers and enhancing the productivity in a roundtable discussion on “adequate nutrition for workers – economic and social benefits of fortified rice” jointly organised by The United Nations World Food Programme and Social Responsibility (SR) Asia Bangladesh on Friday , says a press release .
Ms. Raina Ahmed, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Foodwas present as a Chief Guest with Ms. Sumaya Rashid, Country Director of SR Asia Bangladeshatchair. Mst. Rozina Akter Lipi, Director, and Ms. LuthmelaFarid, Director Chattogram Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CWCCI) and Abu Nayam Mohammed Shafiul Alam, DC Food Chottogramwere also present as Special Guest.
Dr. Mohammad Mahbobor Rahman, Programme Policy Officer, WFP Bangladesh presented “Evidence and innovation of fortified rice”. During his presentation, Dr. Rahman highlighted the “Scaling Up Rice Fortification” initiative aims to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in high-risk groups with a strong focus on women and children, by providing rice fortified with essential vitamins and minerals.
The roundtable was organized to acknowledge the changing paradigm of economy in Bangladesh as well as discuss with RMG stakeholders about giving emphasis to workers’ healthcare and thenutritional conditions that cancontributes to improve the productivity of the workers. Around twenty (20) brands and 30 factory top management representatives were present in the round table discussion. With funding from theKingdom of the Netherland and support from Australian Aid, this joint initiative between WFP and the Government of Bangladesh is being implemented since 2013.
Ms. Raina Ahmed, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Foodwas present as a Chief Guest with Ms. Sumaya Rashid, Country Director of SR Asia Bangladeshatchair. Mst. Rozina Akter Lipi, Director, and Ms. LuthmelaFarid, Director Chattogram Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CWCCI) and Abu Nayam Mohammed Shafiul Alam, DC Food Chottogramwere also present as Special Guest.
Dr. Mohammad Mahbobor Rahman, Programme Policy Officer, WFP Bangladesh presented “Evidence and innovation of fortified rice”. During his presentation, Dr. Rahman highlighted the “Scaling Up Rice Fortification” initiative aims to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in high-risk groups with a strong focus on women and children, by providing rice fortified with essential vitamins and minerals.
The roundtable was organized to acknowledge the changing paradigm of economy in Bangladesh as well as discuss with RMG stakeholders about giving emphasis to workers’ healthcare and thenutritional conditions that cancontributes to improve the productivity of the workers. Around twenty (20) brands and 30 factory top management representatives were present in the round table discussion. With funding from theKingdom of the Netherland and support from Australian Aid, this joint initiative between WFP and the Government of Bangladesh is being implemented since 2013.
