by: Juliet Edington, March 2001

This report details the process and resulting lessons from a pilot survey in a footwear factory carried out by ActionAid as part of the Vietnam Business Links Initiative (VBLI). The overall aim of the VBLI is to improve conditions in footwear factories, providing a healthier and safer environment for workers.

The pilot was carried out during February and March 2001, and involved consultation with approximately 10% of the workforce at Ngoc Ha Shoe Factory in Hanoi. Fifty-one workers completed questionnaires and 49 participated in group interviews, using participatory tools and techniques.

The pilot survey generated an enormous amount of information and learning. A separate report has been written on the specific content findings on health and safety from the Ngoc Ha Factory Workers. This report details the methodology and lessons learnt during the process only.

The Report:
103kb) Methodology Report: Consultation with Footwear Factory Workers (Report of a pilot study) - Juliet Edington Hanoi, Vietnam March, 2001