The second phase of 3F's regional South Asia programme aims at A strengthened, more representative and united trade union movement in the textile and garment sector in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, contributing effectively to an improved labour market characterized by social dialogue, respect for workers' rights and continuous improvement of working and living conditions for male and female workers. This is realized through three components: 1) Improved capacity and representativity of national union partners, and achievement of improved sector and national social dialogue and advocacy  2) Trade union unity and coordination in the T&G sector, in order to influence national legislation, compliance with ILO conventions and foreign companies' own CSR policies 3) A functioning regional network of unions, coordination of activities and joint promotion of compliance with basic ILO conventions, OECD guidelines and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

The MTR assessed overall progress against results framework and indicators, assessed relevance, effectiveness, sustainability and outcomes. In addition, key lessons learned by partners and 3F, partner choice, and coherence and synergy of the programme strategy, notably the added value of the regional component and the strategy to engage in CSR activities/discussions with Danish and international sourcing companies operating in the textile and garment sector in the region. The feasibility of expanding the Programme to Pakistan was assessed, as well as the need for changing context analysis and strategy of the Programme document in view of the substantial changes in context since 2013. Recommendations were made on adapting the programme document, strategy, gender mainstreaming and ethnic/caste discrimination.