COVID-19 Research Programme2023-10-02T18:48:06+06:00
Strengthening Citizen’s Engagement in Delivering SDGs in view of COVID-19 Pandemic

Since its inception, the Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh has concen­­trated on the cross-cutting and niche areas where the voices of the non-state actors as a group should be more prominent in shaping the country’s development strategies. The key essence of the SDGs, ‘Leave No One Behind’, is embedded in to the ideology of the Platform.

pandemic is rampaging over countries across the globe for nearly six months now. It is expected to leave a far-reaching mark in the development journeys of the countries across the globe.

It is apprehended that in the least developed countries (LDCs) like Bangladesh, COVID-19 will exacerbate their pre-existing vulnerabilities and disrupt their pursuit for SDGs.

The Platform is working towards comprehending all the COVID-19 responses into a collective effort. Hence, the Platform has now launched a project titled, “Strengthening Citizen’s Engagement in Delivering SDGs in view of COVID-19 Pandemic”. Under this project, the Platform seeks to bring forth the following three tasks for the near future:

  1. Prepare evidence-based and policy-oriented knowledge products engaging a wide range of non-state actors;
  2. Engage in communication and networking activities to generate broad awareness, coordinated efforts and consensus as regards the future development strategies of the country in favour of the marginalised and vulnerable citizens following the SDG spirit of ‘leave no one behind’; and
  3. Pursue policy advocacy efforts through various channels in view of the above.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

Framework of Engagements: Generating Evidence for Collective Advocacy towards Achieving SDGs

Partnership and Collaboration

COVID-19 Updates

NATIONAL UPDATES

GOVERNMENT RELIEF

GLOBAL UPDATES

COVID-19 RESPONSE
BY PARTNERS

PARTNERS’ RESOURCES
ON COVID-19

BIBLIOGRAPHY
ON COVID-19

Platform Activities on COVID-19

  • National SDG Report (VNR) 2025: Addressing the interests of LNOB communities

    Bangladesh is preparing its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) to assess progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a new national context. On 20 March 2025, the Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh; Office of the Principal Coordinator for SDG Affairs; Chief Adviser's Office, Government of Bangladesh; and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bangladesh, jointly organised a dialogue titled National SDG Report (VNR) 2025: Addressing the interests of LNOB communities.

  • National SDG Report (VNR) 2025: Perspectives of Business Leaders

    On 11 March 2025, the Citizen's Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh; the Office of the Principal Coordinator for SDG Affairs, Chief Adviser's Office, Government of Bangladesh; and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bangladesh, jointly hosted the ‘National SDG Report (VNR) 2025: Perspectives of Business Leaders’. The event was part of the government’s series of consultations for the preparation of the Voluntary National Review (VNR), involving diverse stakeholders.

  • National SDG Report (VNR) 2025: Perspectives of Youth

    The event was part of the government’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) preparation process, which includes a series of consultations with diverse stakeholder groups to ensure broader ownership of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) delivery in Bangladesh. The inputs received from these consultations are expected to inform and shape the key messages for the VNR. The consultation with youth brought together around 100 representatives from diverse young communities in Bangladesh.

  • NextGen Partnerships: Empowering Youth to Accelerate SDG Delivery

    On 27 February 2025, the Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, hosted a virtual side event of the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) titled “NextGen Partnerships: Empowering Youth to Accelerate SDG Delivery”.

  • Bangladesh Needs to Focus on Six Priorities at the Financing for Development Conference

    On Thursday, 6 February 2025, the Citizens Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Bangladesh organised a critical stakeholder consultation in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).

Recent Publications

LDC graduation is a significant milestone in the developmental journey of Bangladesh. While Bangladesh is preparing for this landmark transition, there is a need to make appropriate preparations for this anticipated transition. The SDG Platform strongly feel that this transition is aligned with the SDG objectives of inclusivity and the spirit of LNOB. To date, the LDC graduation strategies have focused mainly on production, market access, preference erosion and trade.

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