Under the ‘Nagorikata-CEF’ project, the 5th Quarterly Meetings of Citizen Groups were successfully held across Noakhali Sadar, Sonaimuri, Begumganj, and Subarnachar Upazilas from 22 to 26 September 2026. Organized with active participation, the primary agenda of these meetings included reviewing the current progress and challenges of civic participation, sharing key findings from the social audit report which had been shared in DC offiece, providing guidance on documenting Most Significant Change (MSC) stories in line with ‘Leave No One Behind’ (LNOB) and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles, and assigning responsibilities for fencing and maintaining tree saplings distributed through the joint CPD-PRAAN initiative.

During open discussions, participants highlighted the importance of taking independent community initiatives, ensuring transparency in local social safety net programs, and following up on social audit recommendations. Furthermore, safeguarding women and young girls, ensuring the inclusive participation of persons with disabilities, and maintaining collective action among citizen groups to address local issues.