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The objective of this project is to alleviate poverty in 450 urban communities in seven Pourashavas (Municipalities) and four City Corporations through community empowerment and capacity-building for local governments, NGOs and CBOs. |
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Partner: Government: Government of Bangladesh
Local Authorities: Bogra, Gopalganj, Hobiganj, Kushtia, Mymensingh, Narayanganj and Sirajganj Pourashavas (Municipalities) Civil Society: Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi and Baris City Corporations and 450 urban poor communities
International Organizations: UNDP, UN-HABITAT |
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Cost: US$21,324,464 |
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| Urbanisation |
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Total Population: 140m |
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Urban population: 26% |
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Slum to urban population: 85% |
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Urban: 5% |
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Slum: 4% |
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| % urban population with access to: |
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Safe Water Source: 99% |
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Improved sanitation: 44% |
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Sufficient Living area: 57% |
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Durable Housing: 60% |
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