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Garment workers in Bangalore are navigating an industry increasingly shaped by technological change, shifting production demands, and growing uncertainty. This piece explores how these changes are impacting workers\u2019 everyday experiences, particularly through a gendered lens, offering insights into the realities of labour and the future of work in South Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blog article was written by researchers from the Institute for Human Development (IHD)<\/a> as part of their project, \u201cGender Implications of the Future of Work in South Asia: Insights from Garment Manufacturing in Bangladesh and India<\/a>,\u201d<\/em>supported under the FutureWORKS Asia initiative – part of the FutureWORKS Collective, a global effort supported by the IDRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full blog article published on the Institute for Human Development (IHD) website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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