Social Security Policy Support (SSPS) Programme

An initiative of the Cabinet Division and the General Economics Division (GED), Bangladesh Planning Commission, Government of Bangladesh
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The Hidden Social Costs of...

View Document By Takia Islam Toma The “Hidden Social...

Qualitative Impact Report of the...

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The Hidden Social Costs of International Migration in Bangladesh

View Document By Takia Islam Toma The “Hidden Social Costs of International Migration in Bangladesh” study examines the economic benefits and less visible social consequences of international migration. It highlights that migration and remittances make important contributions to Bangladesh’s economic development by increasing household income, supporting consumption, reducing poverty, strengthening foreign exchange reserves, and facilitating investment in education and healthcare. However, the study finds that migration also creates significant challenges for migrants and their families, including occupational hazards, declining health, mental health and psychosocial difficulties, family separation, and social isolation. It...

The Hidden Social...

View Document By Takia Islam Toma The “Hidden Social Costs of International Migration in Bangladesh” study examines the economic benefits and less visible social consequences of...

Qualitative Impact Report...

View Document By Takia Islam Toma and Sadia Afrin Suvra This report highlights qualitative findings from an SSPS Programme field visit to SWAPNO project areas in...

Key Findings from...

View Document By Takia Islam Toma and Sadia Afrin Suvra The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Report on Family Card Beneficiaries in Khalishpur, Khulna presents findings...

Focus Group Discussion...

View Document By Takia Islam Toma and Sadia Afrin Suvra The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Report on the Three-Month Experience of Family Card Beneficiaries...

Macroeconomic, Vulnerability &...

View Document Bangladesh is entering a period of significant economic, demographic, and social transition. Over recent decades, the country has achieved substantial progress in economic...

Governance Structures, Institutional...

View Document This report assesses the governance structures, institutional architecture, coordination mechanisms, accountability arrangements, and financing considerations that will shape the next phase of social...

Round Table Discussion...

View Document A synthesis of field consultations, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews, bringing the voices of beneficiaries, communities, and institutions into the final...

Comparative Policy Evidence...

View Document The publication of the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) of Bangladesh in July 2015 marked a significant development in the nation's socioeconomic development...

Determinants of the...

View Document The urgency of addressing urban poverty and vulnerability in Bangladesh stems from rapid urbanisation and rural-to-urban migration, which are reshaping the country’s economic...