CED worked on a 4-year project titled Mapped in Bangladesh (MiB) [previously known as “Digital RMG Factory Mapping in Bangladesh” (DRFM-B)] from April 2017 to March 2022. MiB was aimed at mapping all the export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh. According to the nation’s “Digital Bangladesh Vision 2021”, the Bangladeshi RMG sector also needed to align itself with the mandated digitization of every sector. The goal of MiB was to provide industry stakeholders with real-time, credible RMG factory data through an interactive online platform (like Google Maps).

The project also worked on enabling greater accountability and transparency in supply chains and enhancing confidence in the ability of the sector to contribute to equitable development in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) were the strategic partners of the project. The project was also supported by the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of GoB. The project was coordinated by BRAC.