Sector

Rural Development and Poverty Reduction

Location of activities

Nationwide with focus on 10 pilot districts

Project budget

54,000,000 €

EC contribution

28,700,000 €

Implementing agency

BRAC

Co-financing / Local partner

Donor consortium (EC, DFID, CIDA, Novib) and BRAC

Starting date

January 2002

Expected end date

December 2006

Description

The aim is to improve the livelihood practices of the poor, particularly the ultra poor, and to debate these models by development partners.   The project addresses a Special Investment Programme for the ultra-poor (70,000), employment and development training, social development and essential health care (1.3 ultra poor women).  Total beneficiaries: 6 million poor households

Contact person

Mr. Thomas Hansen