Social Security Policy Support (SSPS) Programme

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The Hidden Social Costs of...

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

Qualitative Impact Report of the...

View Document By Takia Islam Toma and Sadia...

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...

Assessment, Scope and...

View Document Bangladesh was a global leader in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and shaping the discourse for the Post 2015 development,...

Situation Analysis: A...

View Document Bangladesh is a country with a population of 160 million and there are an estimated 16 million people with disabilities in Bangladesh, or 10%...

Diagnostics for Urban...

View Document Bangladesh has been experiencing a rapid growth in terms of urban zones as well as urban population. Urban population in Bangladesh has grown...

Harmonisation of Small...

View Document One of the major programmatic reforms stipulated in the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) of Bangladesh is the consolidation of ‘small’ programmes. As...

Workfare Programmes and...

View Document Social Security Programmes (SSPs) include government schemes targeting poor and vulnerable population groups for employment generation, food and cash transfer, education and skill...

Long-Term Effect of...

View Document Bangladesh is in the pathway of attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In order to achieve the goals, it is imperative to ensure inclusive...

Implication of Changing...

View Document Bangladesh is currently at the third stage of her demographic transition. Bangladesh has been experiencing a rapid change in her population structure due...

Cost-Benefit Ratio Study...

View Document Cost-effectiveness of few selected cash and food assisted programmes have been analysed in this study. Various types of methods utilizing diverse data sets...

Barriers of Accessing...

View Document Bangladesh has made spectacular strides forward in its economic development, registering impressive achievements of sustained economic growth and poverty reduction. Nevertheless, a significant...