A workshop on ‘Core Diagnostic Instrument (CODI) for evaluation of Bangladesh’s Social Security Programmes,’ took place on 4 August 2022 at Hotel InterContinental, Dhaka. Mr Md. Shamsul Arefin, Secretary, Coordination and Reforms, Cabinet Division graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while it was chaired by Ms. Sanjida Sobhan, ndc, Additional Secretary (Reforms), Cabinet Division. The participants included the senior level officials of social security implementing ministries, development partners, academicians of Dhaka University and IT specialists.
The workshop was hosted by the National Project Director (NPD) of the SSPS Programme, Ms. Murshida Sharmin, Deputy Secretary, Cabinet Division. A presentation on the basic concept of CODI was given by Mr. Mohammad Khaled Hasan, Joint Secretary, Cabinet Division. The Social Security Policy Support (SSPS) Programme of Cabinet Division and General Economics Division (GED), funded by DFAT & UNDP, provided overall supports in organizing the workshop.
