| WHAT WE WILL KNOW?

• Social Protection and Institutions

• Government
• NGO
• Civil Society
• Q & A Session
So what is Social
Protection and
its Institutions?
 Social Protection

Social Protection is a specific set of policies or

programmes to address the vulnerability of
people’s life. Broader concept.

Social Safety Net

Part of social protection and non-contributory.
INSTITUTIONS

• Government
• NGO
• Civil Society
GOVERNMENT
 MINISTRY OF SOCIAL
WELFARE
• Improve the standard of living of disadvantaged segments of the
population.

Old age allowance [44 lac; 500 taka], Allowances for the widowed [44
lac; 500 taka], deserted and destitute women [44 lac; 500 taka],
Allowances for the financially insolvent disabled [16 lac; 750 taka]
Stipend for disabled student, Fund for the welfare of acid burnt and
disables [17 lac; 500 taka] and Livelihood development of under
privileged groups [86 thousand; different rates].
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• Roles and responsibilities for women’s advancement and rights,
interest free microcredit.

• Provide education, training, and rehabilitation services to persons with

disabilities, vagrants etc
(National Social Welfare Policy 2005; National Policy on Disability 1995; the
National Child Policy 2011, the National Women Development Policy 2011,
Neuro-Developmental Disabilities Act, 2013; The Children Act, 2013; The
Vagrants and Homeless Person’s (Rehabilitation) Act, 2011; The Special
Privilege of Women in Prison Act, 2006)
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN
AFFAIRS
• Addressing Vulnerability, Combating oppression, Preventing violence,,
Supporting the vulnerable group by formulating various acts.
(‘National Women Development Policy, 2011; National Children Policy, 2011;
Early Childhood Care and Development Policy, 2013; Deoxyribonucleic Acid
(DNA) Act, 2014 and Early Marriage Protection Act,2017 and ‘National Plan of
Action’)

• Vulnerable group development, Maternity allowances for poor mothers,

Microcredit fund for women self reliant, Joyeeta foundation and Extension
programme.
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND
EMPOYMENT
• Responsible for women’s advancement.
(4 industry-related educational institutions)
• To ensure education, welfare and social security to the labours.
(Department of inspection for Factories and Establishments and
the Labour Directorate.)
• To formulate labour laws, implement and eradicate child labour.
(18-month long informal education and 6-month long skill
development training)
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY
WELFARE
1.Expands medical institutions, hospitals, clinics, and free treatment
for the poor/ vulnerable groups
2.Runs low-cost /free healthcare programs.
3.It Leads vaccination and public health campaigns.
4.Supports safe childbirth and family planning services.
5.Fights malnutrition, spread awareness about health issues and
promotes healthy living.
 LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION

1.Runs cash aid, food support, and job programs for struggling families/ poor
families.
2.Builds cyclone shelters, provides emergency aid, and helps people recover.
3.Develops roads, markets, and bridges to boost local economies in the
deprived rural areas.
4.Ensures clean water, sanitation, and waste management in the slum areas of
cities.
5.Empowers local representatives to address social issues.
 FINANCE DIVISION

1.Allocates money for safety nets, pensions, and poverty reduction.

2.Manages finances to keep social programs running.
3.Invests in hospitals, schools, and skill building programs.
4.Secures global funding for social welfare projects.
5.Provides financial security for retirees and vulnerable workers.
NON GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATION
(NATIONAL)
 WHAT ARE NGOS?
NGOs are private, non-profit organizations that support
development, humanitarian aid, and social protection.

WHY NGOS MATTER IN SOCIAL PROTECTION &

SAFETY NETS?
They fill the gaps left by government programs,
especially for marginalized communities.
 MAJOR INSTITUTIOS
• BRAC
• ASA
• Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)
• Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF)
• Friendship NGO
 BRAC
• Decentralized network with sector-specific program. BRAC operates
through regional and local offices, with specialized departments
handling microfinance, education, healthcare, and social
development programs.
• BRAC implements social protection programs through microfinance,
education, healthcare, and ultra-poor graduation initiatives, ensuring
sustainable development for marginalized communities
• Runs programs like the Targeting the Ultra-Poor (TUP), BRAC Health
Nutrition & Population Program, and BRAC Education Program,
focusing on economic inclusion, health security, and gender
equality.
 ASA
• SA follows a sustainable microfinance model, with field officers and
branch offices managing microcredit distribution, loan recovery, and
financial literacy programs at the community level.
• ASA operates as a financially self-reliant NGO, providing easy
access to microcredit, insurance, and savings services across rural
and urban areas.
• Facilitates poverty reduction through small loans, financial literacy,
and enterprise development, supporting underprivileged individuals
in economic growth.
 PALLI KARMA-SAHAYAK FOUNDATION
(PKSF)
• PKSF acts as a funding and regulatory institution, channeling
financial and technical resources to grassroots NGOs that directly
implement poverty alleviation programs.
• PKSF provides financial and technical assistance to partner
organizations, helping them implement poverty reduction and
social safety net programs.
• Engages in social safety net programs by funding micro-enterprise
development, vocational training, and adaptive measures for
climate-affected communities
 MANUSHER JONNO FOUNDATION
(MJF)
• MJF collaborates with local organizations, funding their initiatives
and guiding them on policy advocacy, human rights campaigns, and
legal support systems.
• MJF works with grassroots organizations to promote human rights,
social justice, and gender equality through legal aid, policy
advocacy, and capacity building.
• Supports projects on combating gender-based violence, protecting
children from exploitation, and ensuring accessibility for people
with disabilities.
 FRIENDSHIP NGO
• Friendship operates floating hospitals, mobile legal aid units, and
community education centers in remote riverine and coastal areas
where access to services is limited.
• Friendship provides healthcare, education, and legal aid to
underserved communities in riverine and coastal regions through
floating hospitals and mobile services.
• Implements disaster resilience programs, floating hospitals, and
legal support for marginalized communities affected by climate
change and socio-economic barriers
NON GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATIONS
(INTERNATIONAL)
 WORLD HEALTH
ORGANIZATION (WHO)
• COVID-19 Response
• Strengthening Health System
• Emergency Readiness
• Nutrition Intervention
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR
ORGANIZATION (ILO)
v • Social Safety Nets to Informal Workers
• Up-gradation of Skills
• Gerrymander Child Labour out
• Improved Working Conditions
 INTERNATIONAL
MONETARY FUND (IMF)

• COVID-19 Economic Resilience

• Social Expenditure Lobbying
• Public Financial Management Reform
• Inclusive Growth
 UNITED NATIONS
CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF)

• Education
• Child Protection
• Health and Nutrition
• Emergency Response
 UNITED NATIONS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
(UNDP)
• Climate Resilience
• Social Inclusion
• Material, Microfinance, and Capacity building
support
• Assists the Government in Equitable Social
Protection net distribution and building capacity.
WORLD BANK
v

• Social Safety Nets

• Education and Health
• Disaster Risk Management
• Climate Adaptation
CIVIL SOCIETY
 INTRODUCTION C

ind
Civil society refers to the collective organization of s
individuals, groups, and institutions that operate
independently from the government and the private
sector, with the aim of promoting the interests and
welfare of society.
 COMMUNITY
GROUP
• Social welfare and Support
• Advocacy and Rights Protection
• Disaster Response and Preparedness
e.g-Local Community Organizations,Self-Help
Groups (SHGs)
 NON-GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS
• Supplementing government efforts
• Implementing programs on the ground
• Advocating for policy changes
• Fostering collaboration between government-NGOs to
improve service delivery
• Target vulnerable populations
e.g:-BRAC, Grameen Bank, ASA, Plan International
Bangladesh
 LABOUR UNIONS &
INDIGENOUS GROUPS
• Improve workers conditions
• Wage advocacy
• Legal protection
• Cultural & linguistic identity
e.g:- The Bangladesh Independent
Garment Workers Union Federation
(BIGUF) and the Bangladesh Trade Union
Centre (BTUC)
TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL
BANGLADESH
• Fighting Corruption in Social Protection
Programs
• Awareness and Capacity Building
• Collaboration with Civil Society Organizations
 PRIVATE SECTOR

1. Private Health Insurance

2. Private Pension Plans and Retirement Savings
3. Unemployment Insurance
4. Private Sector Contributions to Social Safety Nets
5. Job Training and Skill Development
6.Private Social Protection Funds
 "A NATION'S STRENGTH IS MEASURED NOT BY ITS
WEALTH, BUT BY HOW IT PROTECTS ITS MOST
VULNERABLE." IN BANGLADESH, SOCIAL PROTECTION
IS MORE THAN JUST POLICY—IT IS A PROMISE. THE
GOVERNMENT LAYS THE FOUNDATION, NGOS
EXTEND THE REACH, AND CIVIL SOCIETY ENSURES NO
ONE IS FORGOTTEN. BUT THE REAL QUESTION IS—
ARE WE DOING ENOUGH? TRUE PROGRESS LIES NOT
IN TEMPORARY AID BUT IN CREATING A SYSTEM
WHERE PROTECTION TRANSFORMS INTO
EMPOWERMENT. BECAUSE A SAFETY NET IS NOT JUST
TO CATCH PEOPLE WHEN THEY FALL, BUT TO LIFT
THEM SO THEY CAN RISE.