Bangladesh
In developing countries, including Bangladesh, nearly 250 million children under five fail to reach their full developmental potential due to factors such as poverty, malnutrition, and inadequate parenting skills. Alongside providing essential facilities for children's development,…
Bangladesh
Globally in 2022, 149 million children under 5 were estimated to be stunted (too short for age), 45 million were estimated to be wasted (too thin for height), and 37 million were overweight or living with…
Bangladesh
In the annals of progress and development, some stories stand as luminous beacons, guiding us towards a future where every individual is nourished, empowered and resilient. The JANO project, a testament to the deep commitment of…
Bangladesh
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Overall objective: Contribute in ending malnutrition of children under five years of age, together with addressing the nutritional needs of pregnant & lactating women and adolescent girls. Strategic Objective: Improve maternal and child nutrition through implementation…
Bangladesh
JANO developed a web-based nutrition information system facilitating data flow between ministries and committees to monitor progress. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) innovations, including e-Session and e-Learning apps, empowered service providers and communities with nutrition knowledge.…
Bangladesh
JANO's focus on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) aimed to revolutionize farming practices toward sustainability and resilience. They emphasized 13 techniques, especially homestead gardening and crop demonstrations. Fifth-year data showed 34.5% of households adopting at least three CSA…
Bangladesh
One-fifth of the total population of Bangladesh, approximately 36 million, are adolescents. This group often lacks knowledge and has limited access to healthcare services. Due to a variety of factors, girls have insufficient dietary diversity, meaning…
Bangladesh
DHAKA – In support of the government-led response to Cyclone Remal, the World Food Programme (WFP) has been engaging with affected communities through its cash-for-work programme to bolster their recovery and rebuilding efforts. Since June 25, nearly…
Bangladesh
A Technical Assistance (TA) mission was conducted in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from March 5 to 9, 2023, to assist authorities in setting up a framework to assess physical climate risk in the financial system. The TA mission…
Bangladesh
By Jayendu De and Genet Zinabou Sizable gaps in women’s economic empowerment undermine growth and exacerbate climate vulnerability Bangladesh has made major gains for its population, the world’s eighth largest with more than 170 million people. Per capita…
