Abstract
Better Work Nicaragua marks its tenth anniversary with a strong national reputation and 25 factories enrolled. In 2020, the Nicaraguan apparel industry made crucial strides amidst the pandemic: a Tripartite Labour Agreement was negotiated between the government, employer and worker representatives to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19 and its effects on workers. Better Work Nicaragua continued to monitor working conditions in factories both in-person in early 2020 and, later, using a virtual assessment model during the pandemic. Despite the year’s challenges, Better Work Nicaragua’s mission remains to nurture strong partnerships with key stakeholders and play a key role in developing progressive policy and maintaining high standards across the sector.