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Proshika Ngo

Executive Summary

NGOs in Bangladesh have been recognized as effective change agents in the socio-economic arena throughout the world. Their contributions in micro credit, non-formal education and primary health care are widely known. NGOs play a significant role in society.

As a result accountability and importance of NGOs has become a critical issue. But, regardless of motivation the theoretical issues related to the accountability of NGOs remain largely neglected in Bangladesh.

At best, NGOs in Bangladesh only tangentially meet these standards. For examining the nature, philosophy, strategies, operations, Strengths and Weaknesses of the NGOs of Bangladesh, we select “PROSHIKA” a leading NGO in Bangladesh.

This report studies the case of Bangladesh where the number of NGOs has proliferated and some globally known NGOs have emerged. First, it briefly explains the structure of PROSHIKA and profiles. Finally, it analyzes the critical outcomes of these programs.

2) Objectives of the Study:

Bangladesh, considered as one of the poorest countries in the world, faces some major crises. Economically, Bangladesh is characterized by dehumanizing poverty with the vast majority of 60% living below the poverty line due to excessive landlessness (60% of all households are landless), endemic malnutrition (83% of all children below the age of five are malnourished) and massive unemployment (covering 30% of the estimated labor force of 36 million).

The NGO scene in Bangladesh is very different from other countries. Several of these organizations have become very large, very professional, and they've become a model for others. Bangladesh, one of the poorest countries in the world and the last place you would have expected this to happen, has really become a leader in showing what the voluntary sector can do.

So we want to know about NGOs strategy, activities, program, achievements, principles and we also try to recommend about their function.

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