By Arju Afrin Kathy
The Human Development and Social Empowerment Cluster focuses on advancing inclusive social protection by strengthening human capabilities, promoting social inclusion, and addressing structural drivers of poverty and exclusion. Aligned with the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) Action Plan II (2021-2026), the cluster adopts a rights-based, dignity-centered approach that moves beyond income support to emphasize education, health, skills, and empowerment as core pillars of sustainable development. By prioritizing capability enhancement alongside welfare, the cluster represents a shift toward transforming Bangladesh’s social protection system into a holistic, multi-dimensional instrument for human development.
