SDG

Contextualising SDG Targets for the Senior Citizens in Bangladesh

2021-12-27T12:25:19+06:00January 19th, 2021|Book, Publication|

Bangladesh’s journey of dual transition from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing country, and from a low-income country to a lower middle-income country–entails that it will need to design and pursue policies that are commensurate with the growing expectations of its citizens for better social welfare and a more economically secured life which reflect its economic achievements. The number of people over 60 years of age in Bangladesh is projected to constitute 20 per cent of total population by 2051.

Introducing a Universal Pension Scheme in Bangladesh: In Search of a Framework

2019-11-11T14:03:01+06:00November 7th, 2019|Event, National|

The number of people over 60 years of age in Bangladesh is projected to rise from about 12.6 million (8% of total population) in 2017 to 20.7 million (11% of total population) by 2031 and 42.3 million people (20% of total population) by 2051.

SDGs need to be localised to ensure inclusive participation

2019-08-20T18:11:43+06:00December 8th, 2018|Event, National|

To ensure participation of all required for transforming the world as envisioned in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the SDGs need to be localised by reaching out to the people at the grassroots level. The central government is not the only actor and institution for implementing the SDGs, local government and local authorities are equally responsible. Therefore, empowering the local governments and providing them with resources are imperative to mitigate the SDG challenges. 

Sirajgonj Workshop with LA and LG representatives on SDG-linked policies and programs

2019-08-20T18:11:49+06:00December 3rd, 2018|Event, Workshop|

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-linked policies can help tackle the challenges posted from river erosion, unemployment, lack of quality education and inadequate communication infrastructure in Sirajgonj district.

Sunamganj Workshop with LA and LG representatives on SDG-linked policies and programs

2019-08-20T18:12:06+06:00November 27th, 2018|Event, Workshop|

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-linked policies can help tackle the challenges posted from lack of safe water and quality education in Sunamganj district. This region has great potentials in handicraft, tourism and culture.

Sandwip Workshop with LA and LG representatives on SDG-linked policies and programs

2019-08-20T18:12:16+06:00November 26th, 2018|Event, Workshop|

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-linked policies can help tackle the challenges posted from lack of connectivity within region, lack of climate resilient agricultural system and lack of efficient marketing system in Sandwip district.

Kishoreganj Workshop with LA and LG representatives on SDG-linked policies and programs

2019-08-20T18:12:29+06:00November 26th, 2018|Event, Workshop|

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-linked policies can help tackle the challenges posted from inadequate communication infrastructure, lack of crop protection dams during floods, inadequate number of teachers in educational institutions, haor land management, limited access of fishermen community in water bodies, seasonal unemployment and lack of access to educational institutions during monsoon period in the Kishoreganj district.

Netrokona Workshop with LA and LG representatives on SDG-linked policies and programs

2019-08-20T18:12:43+06:00November 13th, 2018|Event, Workshop|

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-linked policies can help tackle the challenges posted from lack of quality education and skilled human resources in Netrokona. Women and youth are considered the biggest potential to develop this region.

Satkhira Workshop with LA and LG representatives on SDG-linked policies and programs

2019-08-20T18:12:57+06:00November 1st, 2018|Event, Workshop|

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-linked policies can help tackle the challenges posted from salinity and inadequate access to safe drinking water; lack of educational infrastructure; child labour; unemployment and energy crisis in Satkhira.

Pirojpur Workshop with LA and LG representatives on SDG-linked policies and programs

2019-08-20T18:13:12+06:00October 31st, 2018|Event, Workshop|

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-linked policies can help tackle the challenges posted from salinity and inadequate access to drinking water, poor sanitation system and lack of disaster management system in Pirojpur district.

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