Tasmiah Rahman, Associate Director of the Skills Development Programme explains the obstacles faced by the nation in evolving technical skills and the progressive approach needed to tackle them.
BRAC
Non-profit Organizations
We act as a catalyst, creating opportunities for people living in poverty to realise their potential.
About us
Building a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential.
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https://www.brac.net
External link for BRAC
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
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- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Dhaka
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Disaster Management and Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, Community Empowerment, Education, Health, Human Rights and Legal Aid Services, Economic Development, Microfinance, Skills Development, Urban Development, Migration, and Water Sanitation and Hygiene
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Dhaka, 1212, BD
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New York, NY 10038, US
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Public health is not a standalone issue; factors like gender-based violence (#GBV), climatic events, and socio-cultural context must be taken into account when creating awareness on #familyplanning among Rohingya refugees. This observation was made at a session of the "Community of Practice" – a platform created by #BRAC and #UNHCR to facilitate knowledge sharing among humanitarian actors, researchers, and donors regarding the Rohingya crisis management. #RohingyaResponse #publichealth #communityofpractice #strategicshift #BRAC #UNHCR #familyplanning #humanitarianresponse #GBV Read more: https://lnkd.in/gH2x4jEz
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What are the most common challenges organisations face when scaling up successful programmes, and how do they overcome them? The Good Feed talks to Siddhant Gokhale and Jossie Fahsbender, with support from primary author Isabel Guerrero, about their new book ‘Scaling up Development Impact’ and how organisations like BRAC approach large-scale development. The Good Feed brings insights from the global south for the world’s biggest challenges. https://lnkd.in/edDDXgws
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Rakib Uddin Ahmed, former Brigadier General, Bangladesh Army, joins BRAC as the Director of Operations. He brings over thirty-five years of extensive experience in command, control, and management across diverse sectors. Ahmed’s interest in joining BRAC sparked when he was in Democratic Republic of Congo during his service in the UN Peacekeeping Mission. He encountered a boy from Rwanda who worked in BRAC’s base there. The boy identified Ahmed as a Bangladeshi national and reached out to him to express his excitement about meeting someone from the country where BRAC originated from. “By joining BRAC, I can leverage my experience and contribute to an organisation that is making a profound impact on the ground,” - Rakib Uddin Ahmed. We are excited to welcome a new leader who possesses the wealth of experience in commanding multinational operations and will advance our mission of empowering communities worldwide.
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Congratulations to the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) for winning the Entrepreneurship Center Global Impact Award at the 2024 International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Congress in Germany.
We are thrilled to announce that the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) at BRAC University has won the 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 at the 2024 International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Congress in Germany. Founded in 1955, ICSB was the first international membership organization to promote the growth and development of small businesses worldwide. It is also the oldest and largest nonprofit organization devoted to small businesses internationally. Represented in over 85 countries, ICSB uses its platform to distribute new knowledge and information on small business management and entrepreneurial development. ICSB is the originator of the United Nations' Resolution to create an International Name Day dedicated to Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises on June 27 (MSMEs Day). The ICSB’s premier World Congress is held every June around the world and brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge and expertise in their respective fields through publications, programs, workshops, training sessions, and certifications. Designed in collaboration with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the ICSB Entrepreneurship Center Global Impact Award recipients must demonstrate their merit with respect to the following criteria: •𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. •𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. •𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲. •𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬. We extend our deepest gratitude to Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar, a distinguished member of the BRAC University Board of Trustees, for his invaluable guidance and nomination of CED-BRAC University for this award. We also thank Dr. Dave Dowland, Honorable Registrar of BRAC University, for his unwavering encouragement and support. This recognition, aligning with the dream and inspiration of our founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed KCMG, inspires and reinvigorates us to continue our work with renewed enthusiasm. As Bangladesh's first university-based entrepreneurship center, being part of the larger BRAC ecosystem gives us a unique advantage unmatched by any other entrepreneurship center. Leveraging these resources, we aspire to make an even more significant impact. #ICSB2024 #WorldCongress #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment #CED #BRACUniversity #GlobalImpact #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #BusinessDevelopment #ProudRepresentative #ProfessionalGrowth #Networking #GlobalEntrepreneurship #AcademicExcellence #SmallBusiness #MSMEsDay #BusinessGrowth #KnowledgeSharing #InternationalBusiness #EntrepreneurialDevelopment #CommunityImpact #GlobalCommunity #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableBusiness #ResearchAndDevelopment #PolicyMaking #TrainingAndCertification
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Dr Md Jafar Uddin, former Senior Secretary at the Ministry of Commerce, joins BRAC as a Senior Advisor, Regulatory Affairs. He brings notable experience from his career in public service and academia, holding leadership roles in various government and international organisations. Dr Ahmed was always a part of the BRAC family, having worked here before. Inspired by BRAC’s values, he decided to rejoin the organisation to contribute to BRAC's mission of empowering communities and driving sustainable development. “It’s vital to build an ecosystem of support for regulatory affairs and policy-making, and you can't do that without effective communication and collaboration,” - Dr Jafar Uddin. We are excited to welcome a leader who truly believes in BRAC’s mission.
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2 million people across Bangladesh have been affected by the third wave of flooding since May this year, leaving hundreds of thousands stranded with limited access to food and safe water. BRAC is responding on the ground, providing emergency food responses to families worst affected by the floods. For more details, read here: https://lnkd.in/gygNF--X
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Bangladesh's coastal communities face increasing threats from climate change, with frequent and intense cyclones and floods highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient houses. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gydnz_W6
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Ahead of the UK general election taking place on July 4, we are looking at how the FCDO can better measure #extremepoverty. Learn more in this blog by Joseph Brammer. https://lnkd.in/efnMWgNv
As the UK General Election looms, can the FCDO measure extreme poverty better?
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