The Upazila Governance Joint Programme (UZGP) strengthened Upazila Parishads (UZP) systems by building the capacities of local government, offering policy support and ensuring participatory citizen engagement for local development, effective service delivery, and attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Joint programme stakeholder support helped equip Upazila Parishad functionaries through initiatives that increased the performance of local authorities and also significantly improved community participation in the planning, budgeting, and implementation of development projects that addressed social issues, such as violence against women, women’s economic empowerment and civil engagement, and the expansion of information services.
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The work of the JP Bangladesh UZGP are possible thanks to the generous contributions by public and private sector partners
The work of the JP Bangladesh UZGP is possible thanks to the efforts of . These resources are pooled and channelled to participating organizations to promote joint action and multi-stakeholder partnerships, making a difference on the ground.