LightCastle Editorial Wing
LightCastle Participates in the 6th Convening & 2nd Lessons Learned Workshop of Oporajita: Collective Impact on the Future of Work
Originally published on the LightCastle Partners website.
From November 24 to November 27, 2024, LightCastle Partners participated in the Sixth Convening and Second Lessons Learned Workshop of the Oporajita: Collective Impact on the Future of Work in Bangladesh initiative. Organized by The Asia Foundation, this four-day event provided a platform for collaboration with 11 implementing partners. Together, the group worked to advance efforts to secure the livelihoods of women workers in the RMG sector amid Industry 4.0 transformations.
The convening began with a welcome address by Kazi Faisal Bin Seraj, Country Representative of The Asia Foundation. His speech set the stage for an engaging and collaborative experience. Participants reflected on progress achieved during Phase 1, exchanged insights, and joined team-building activities. These sessions aimed to strengthen partnerships and improve communication, especially among newly joined members.
A key highlight was the session on Measuring Collective Learning and Achievements. Partners revisited Phase 1 milestones and developed a standardized template for communication case stories. This new tool will enhance storytelling and boost the visibility of collective achievements. Additionally, the team provided valuable feedback on Collective Impact (CI) governance and structure. These insights will ensure that lessons from Phase 1 are effectively applied in the next phase.
As the convening drew to a close, participants attended a workshop focused on final report writing. This session aimed to ensure consistency and alignment across partner organizations. The event concluded with inspiring messages from Charlotte Brunnström, Program Director at H&M Foundation, and the ORS Impact Team. Their remarks underscored the shared vision and commitment of all involved in the initiative.
Driving Impact Through Collaborative Efforts
As part of the two-year-long Oporajita program, LightCastle Partners has made significant contributions, including organizing four thematic policy dialogues on pressing RMG sector challenges such as automation, circularity, and worker wellbeing. These dialogues brought together stakeholders from across the apparel ecosystem, including policymakers, industry leaders, and worker representatives. The Phase 1 activities culminated in a National Dissemination Session where LightCastle published a consolidated report summarizing key findings and actionable recommendations to future-proof the RMG sector.
LightCastle remains dedicated to creating meaningful, data-driven solutions to empower women workers and drive sustainable growth in Bangladesh’s RMG sector.