Peoples Budget Assembly 2024 – A Call for Inclusive and Participatory Budgeting in Bangladesh

The Democratic Budget Movement (DBM) organized the 10th "Peoples Budget Assembly 2024" at the CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka. This significant event aimed to foster a more people-oriented and democratic national budget,…

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๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด | Potential of Renewable Energy to Improve Citizen Services & Economic Development at the Municipality Level

As part of its initiative to promote renewable energy adoption at the local level, Participatory Research & Action Network- PRAAN recently organized a sharing meeting titled โ€˜Potential of Renewable Energy…

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Youth Stand : Swift Implementation of Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan (MCCP) and Scrapping of Intergrated Energy and Power Sector Master Plan (IEPMP)

The Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan outlines Bangladesh's commitment to transitioning to renewable energy sources. Ambitious targets have been set, aiming for 30 percent renewable energy usage by 2030, 50 percent…

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Meeting with Government Officials : Introducing Referral Pathway and Inclusive Shelter Management for Women and Girls at the risk of GBV

Coordinating essential public services, and improving inter-agency relationships can play an important role in addressing gender-based violence. The referral pathway needs to be strengthened at the local level as well…

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World Water Day : Coastal Communities Come Together at Water Parliaments to Demand Action to Ensure Drinking Water

Water insecurity is a growing crisis in coastal communities in Bangladesh. On the eve of the World Water Day 2023, three Water Parliaments were held in the coastal district- Satkhira,…

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