UNDP and the Local Government Division (LGD) commissioned an independent feasibility assessment of the proposed SWAPNO Phase III (2027–2031), a government-led, gender-transformative poverty graduation and women’s economic empowerment programme targeting ultra-poor and climate-vulnerable rural women. The assessment examined the relevance, scalability, geographic prioritisation, graduation pathway, intervention package, institutional arrangements, financing, sustainability, and institutionalisation potential of the model within Bangladesh’s national social protection and local-government systems, and provided evidence-based recommendations for finalising the Development Project Proposal (DPP). dRi conducted the full mixed-methods feasibility assessment, including household surveys, qualitative consultations, institutional capacity assessment, market analysis, and reporting.
Serial No: 333
Theme: Gender Rights and Violence
Research Method: Mixed Method
Partner: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Starting Year: 2026
Study Area: Gaibandha, Rangpur, Jamalpur, Sherpur, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Gopalganj, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Chandpur, Madaripur, Kurigram, Bhola, Narsingdi, Kishoreganj, Netrakona, Sunamganj, Chapainawabganj, Barguna, Jhalokati, Panchagarh, Naogaon, Moulvibazar, Cox's Bazar
