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October 18, 2020
Published by Jake Konig at Oct 18 2020
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As the economic impact of COVID-19 threatens food security globally, evidence-based interventions that are proven to build resilience in the face of extreme shocks are needed more than ever. Nomita’s story shows how the Graduation approach provides the tools and resources that are crucial in these difficult times.
October 18, 2020
Published by Sadril Shajahan at Oct 18 2020
According to a recent study, 82% of garment workers said their income fell since the pandemic hit. Nearly 52% said they are saving less than what they were saving before the pandemic, while 77% said it was difficult to feed everyone in their households.
October 13, 2020
Published by Lina Dilruba Sharmin at Oct 13 2020
Bangladesh has four million child brides, the second-highest in the world. More than half of all married women now in their twenties were married before the age of 18. At BRAC, tackling this challenge is one of our highest priorities. Here is a snapshot of how we are trying to change the futures of girl children.
October 13, 2020
September 29, 2020
Published by Bobby Irven at Sep 29 2020
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With lockdowns continuing to wreak havoc on the extreme poor populations in the Philippines, the Graduation pilot running there has shown great results in building the resilience and security for participants and their families.
September 28, 2020
Published by Anika Haque at Sep 28 2020
Nearly six months into the global Covid-19 crisis, the fight is far from over. It is now high time to reset, reboot, and consider our reformation strategy going forward, both nationally and internationally.
September 15, 2020
Published by Nahrin Rahman Swarna at Sep 15 2020
Khichuri is a popular all-day meal in most Bangladeshi homes. What does the cost of a plate of khichuri tell us about the changes in the affordability of food? Learn about the Khichuri Index, and how the pandemic is affecting Bangladesh’s economy.
September 7, 2020
Published by Sadril Shajahan at Sep 07 2020
The Mapped in Bangladesh (MiB) project of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, BRAC University, is the first of its kind initiative to digitally map all export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG) factories through a country-wide factory census. The goal is to provide accurate information to ensure transparency and accountability within the sector.
September 6, 2020
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Sep 06 2020
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Bangladesh is one of the leading rice producers in South Asia, with its rice-dominant agriculture sector showing encouraging performance for two decades now. This achievement is vitally important for the country, with rice production and supply being a significant determinant of Bangladesh’s food self-sufficiency and security.
August 9, 2020
Published by Fahim S Chowdhury at Aug 09 2020
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Mapped in Bangladesh (MiB) is the first ever research-based initiative in Bangladesh for export-oriented readymade garment (RMG) industry. It endeavours to bring transparency in the sector through accurate, up-to-date data.
July 29, 2020
Published by Miftahul Jannat Chowdhury at Jul 29 2020
If the dystopian nature of the world amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic makes you wonder if our sense of granted normalcy has changed forever, you are not mistaken.
July 8, 2020
Published by Musharrat Bidita at Jul 08 2020
Responding to large-scale challenges through innovation and rapid response is in BRAC’s DNA. In the face of the unprecedented catastrophe created by COVID-19, BRAC is determined to stand beside the world’s most vulnerable people in all the 11 countries that it operates in.