Towards tighter ropes. How to reinforce resilience at scale: insights from the RRR project in the Gaibandha and Kurigram districts of Bangladesh

This two-pager summarises two reports — the evaluation of the Reinforcing Rural Resilience (RRR) project by Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and Swiss Red Cross (SRC), and a related baseline study for the upcoming Jamuna project. 

The RRR project take away states that in essence, reinforcing the resilience of communities is about strengthening social foundations and connecting communities with sources of support. Combining enablers and tangibles is key in this process. BThe Jamuna baseline report recommends a stronger framework with clear benchmarks for branch development, improved vertical support structures within BDRCS (including regional hubs or centres), and branch-specific development plans to foster upscaled service delivery.