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Evidence from a large-scale trial in Bangladesh shows that improving credit access in rural areas helped farmers adapt to flood risks without negative spillovers, and was profitable for microfinance institutions.
VoxDev/ CEPR
Women walking on a beach carrying baskets on their heads
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Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is launching awards for two categories - women and youth - for their commitment in implementing innovative water solutions.
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
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Watermelon cultivation in salinity-affected coastal Bangladesh exacerbates drought-like situations.
Bangladesh First (BFirst)
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Along with distributing essential supplies, UNICEF developed a cash-plus package for anticipatory action and rapid response to support families affected by the cyclone.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
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Trees are a powerful solution to the climate crisis. They reduce the risk of landslides and floods, improve air quality, and even protect mental health.
Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center
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This report offers important insights for policymakers to create gender-inclusive policies in Bangladesh.
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Documents and publications
This two-pager summarises two reports — the evaluation of the Reinforcing Rural Resilience (RRR) project and a related baseline study for the upcoming Jamuna project.
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This study was commissioned to evaluate the “Reinforcing Rural Resilience (RRR) project in terms of relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency. Implemented between 2021 and 2024, it reached a population of 235,200 across 88 communities in Bangladesh.

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