UNDP Bangladesh Publications
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Elections in Bangladesh 2006-2009: Transforming Failute Into Sucess
(UNDP, May 2010, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
This study entitled, ‘Elections in Bangladesh 2006-2009: Transforming Failure into Success’ chronicles Bangladesh’s 9th parliamentary elections, from the first election campaign period in 2006, through the installation of a new government in 2009. The study will be integral in documenting this critical period in the political history of Bangladesh. The lessons highlighted by the study will provide a key element of the evidence base upon which future electoral reform activities may be developed in Bangladesh.
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A Snapshot of Results 2009
(UNDP, May 2010, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
‘A snapshot of Results: 2009’ focuses on the results achieved in 2009 by UNDP-supported initiatives in partnership with the Government and donors. In the framework of the Country Programme 2006-2011 UNDP’s projects, which are anchored in various Governmental and independent institutions, are the means through which this Country Office achieved the results presented in this report. As a ‘snapshot’ this document seeks to be concise in bringing together both ends of UNDP’s work, from its support at the policy level to grass roots impact on the ground.
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HIV Vulnerabilities Faced by Women Migrants From Bangladesh to the Arab States
(UNDP, November 2009, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
This publication is the country report of the regional series titled: HIV vulnerabilities faced by women migrants: from Asia to the Arab states. The regional report was undertaken by the UNDP Regional HIV and Development Programme in Asia and the Pacific produced in close collaboration with Coordination of Action Research for AIDS and Mobility in Asia (CARAM Asia) and Caritas Lebanon Migrant Center (CLMC), and support from UNAIDS, IOM and UNIFEM.
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Bangladesh MDGs Progress Report 2008
(UNDP, September 2009, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
The latest MDGs Progress Report, developed by the Government of Bangladesh with support from UNDP, presents an in-depth assessment of the status and trends of MDGs attainment throughout the country. This is the third report and the first since the evaluation at the mid-way point of the MDGs 2015 deadline. The report outlines progress towards each of the MDGs, focusing on the specific indicators using the latest data and statistics.
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MDGs Needs Assessment & Costing 2009-2015
(UNDP, September 2009, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
The report explores the interventions needed to achieve the MDGs in Bangladesh by 2015. The report finally presents the estimated resources needs based on costs for implementing the identified interventions in each of the thematic areas of poverty and hunger, education, gender, health and environment.
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Assessment Of The Photo Voter List In Bangladesh - IFES
(UNDP, November 2008, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
This report provides key findings from data collected and matched through list-to-voter and voter-to-list surveys for a voter registration audit of the 2008 photo voter list in Bangladesh.
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UNDP Bangladesh Brochure
(UNDP, March 2008, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
The brochure takes a glimpse on how UNDP Bangladesh Country office helps the people and Government of Bangladesh to develop their capacity to meet development challenges through initiatives that link advocacy, policy advice and projects.
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Inside Story - 1st UNDP Photo Exhibition
(UNDP, February 2008, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
UNDP Bangladesh organised a photo exhibition in February 2008 showcasing its long journey to bring changes inspired by development commitment. The publication, consisting of 28 most action oriented pictures, aims to promote different activities undertaken by different programmes and their projects.
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Beyond Hartals: Towards Democratic Dialogue
(UNDP, March 2005, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Both major political parties in Bangladesh have been equally
active in using national strikes (hartals) as a means of protest,
costing the nation a staggering 3-4% of GDP annually during the
1990s, reveals this report; the first to analyze the culture and
impact of hartals on development prospects in Bangladesh.
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National Execution Manual:
Part I
Part II
(UNDP, December 2004, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
National Execution (NEX) is an operational arrangement whereby the
recipient government or a national entity assumes full
responsibilities for execution, implementation, and management of a development programme/project financed by UNDP.
The NEX Manual is the collaborative venture of the UN Wing of the
Economic Relations Division and United Nations Development
Programme.
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Peoples Report 2002-03 Bangladesh Environment
(Full Report)
(Database)
(UNDP et. al., December 2004, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
This report is a modest attempt at representing perceptions of
common people regarding environmental and ecological issues that
impact their lives in multitude of ways. The main focus of this
edition of the report is on the state of the urban environment and
spans the broad panorama of the urbanization continuum. Issues
covered include poverty and marginalization, population, health
and nutrition, industrialization, energy etc.
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The Macroeconomics of
Poverty Reduction: The case study of Bangladesh
(UNDP et. al., September 2003, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Macroeconomic policy can have a profound effect on the pace and
pattern of economic growth and on the manner in which the growth
process shapes the extent and incidence of poverty. The present
report tries to do so in the specific context of Bangladesh. The
objective is to identify the salient features of what would
constitute pro-poor policy in Bangladesh.
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Human Security Report
(UNDP, September 2002, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
The Human Security Report 2002 is a report on the legal framework for
ensuring human security in Bangladesh. It aims to create awareness and
serve as an advocacy tool to facilitate partnership and collaboration
amongst all stakeholders to undertake reforms. It analyses the current
situation, challenges and obstacles to human security, and proposes
recommendations on how to improve the situation.
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Bangladesh Human Development Report 2000
Fighting Human Poverty
(Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), UNDP, January
2001, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
This report on fighting human poverty in Bangladesh attempts to
describe both income and non-income dimensions of deprivation.
Dimensions such as nutrition, education, health, environment,
population dynamics and empowerment are examined, and in addition,
regional, social and gender differentials are taken into account. By
examining poverty from a broader perspective than shortfalls of
consumption or income the report attempts to propose a comprehensive
approach to fighting human poverty. |
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