The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office successfully concluded the KOICA–NGO Partnership Enhancement Workshop 2025 on Tuesday in Dhaka.
The day-long event brought together KOICA-funded NGOs, government representatives, and development partners with the goal of deepening collaboration and amplifying the impact of ongoing development projects in Bangladesh.
The workshop included NGO project presentations, government engagement sessions, and group discussions to promote peer learning and knowledge exchange. Among KOICA’s partner NGOs were ADRA, Oxfam, Global Care, Habitat for Humanity, ChildFund, Concern Worldwide, Save the Children, and Heart to Heart Foundation.
In his opening remarks, KOICA Country Director Jihoon Kim reaffirmed KOICA’s commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment through strong civil society partnerships.
Project presentations by Habitat for Humanity, Oxfam, and ChildFund showcased progress, innovations, and field-level lessons.
A Government Engagement Session featured contributions from Dr K M Mamun Uzzaman, Director (Registration & Audit) of the NGO Affairs Bureau, and Mohammad Jahangir Hossain, Additional DIG (SCO), Special Branch of Police. They provided practical guidance on compliance and implementation.
Small group discussions explored project performance management, community awareness strategies, and diversification of partnerships. The workshop concluded with a plenary session and reflections.
Ahead of the workshop, KOICA officials and representatives from seven NGOs visited Rangpur on Monday to observe the project “Strengthening the Maternal and Neonatal Health System in Rangpur, Bangladesh”, implemented by Save the Children with KOICA’s support.
The delegation observed: adolescent-friendly services, community initiatives like Bou-Shashurir Mela and interactions with healthcare providers, local officials, and beneficiaries at Union Health & Family Welfare Centres.
This flagship initiative, backed by a USD 10 million five-year investment, is one of KOICA’s largest health system strengthening programmes in Bangladesh. It seeks to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes across the Rangpur Division.
Through this two-day engagement, KOICA underscored its vision of advancing inclusive and sustainable development in Bangladesh by: fostering stronger partnerships, strengthening accountability, and promoting impactful community-based initiatives.
