IID joins Libraries Unlimited as Policy Partner
IID has joined the Libraries Unlimited programme as a Policy Partner and will work with the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh and the British Council. The…
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Budget 2017-18: Achievements, Expectations and Challenges
The Government of Bangladesh has unveiled a record 4 trillion-taka budget for the fiscal year 2017-18. What impact will this budget have on the economy? Is the budget inclusive enough?…
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বাজেট যখন ১০০ টাকায়
নতুন বাজেটের আয় ব্যায়ের সহজ হিসাব– অর্থবছর ২০১৭-১৮’র মোট বাজেট ৪ লাখ ২৬৬ কোটি টাকা যদি ১০০ টাকা হতোঃ
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IID signs contract with a2i
On 29 May 2017, the Institute of Informatics and Development (IID) signed a contract with the Access to Information (a2i) project to develop the capacity of government officials in electronic…
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Rangunia Policy Forum on fairer labour migration
Why do aspirant migrants seek help to dalals (intermediaries)? Is it possible to process one’s own migration without dalals? What are the key steps that can help make labour migration…
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Intermediaries can be brought within the regulation system to reduce illegalities
On 10 May 2017, IID held its 11th Policy Breakfast on implementing fairer labour migration. The discussion mainly focused on the key challenges in achieving fairer migration process, and minimising the…
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Hello MP holds video-conference style meeting
Manthan Award winning program “Hello MP!” was carried out simultaneously on 8th May, 2017 in three different locations of Bangladesh. Through Facebook video call, villagers from Matarpara, Poshchim Pabantair and…
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Gaibandha Policy Forum on gender and faith-based violence
IID conducted a daylong regional Policy Forum (আঞ্চলিকালাপন) on Bangladesh in Peace and Equality, held on 6th May 2017 at Saghata Upazilla of Gaibandha, Bangladesh. Participants included senior political leaders,…
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Consultation meeting with regional stakeholders at Saghata
A consultation meeting with regional stakeholders was conducted on 5th May, 2017 at Saghata, Gaibandha. The participants raised various issues based on their local context that they believe need to…
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Climate migration- the unpredictable disaster that needs attention
The issue of climate migrants or climate refugees- those who get displaced as a result of the impacts of climate change- need immediate attention by the policy makers, urged the…
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IID at Capitol Hill: Democracy needs informed citizens
IID CEO Syeed Ahamed was invited to the Capitol Hill for a discussion about the recent changes in US administration and the socio-political changes across the globe. During the visit,…
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Civil society can be the third eye to put SDG on track
In a session on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Data, IID highlighted the need for evidence and citizen-led household-based survey to monitor the SDG goal 4.1–ensure free, equitable and…
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