Advancing SDG1 through South-South Government Exchange

By Abdurrahman Syebubakar, Indonesia Country Lead | Shweta Banerjee, India Country Lead | Heidi McAnnally-Linz, Global Lead for Policy & Partnerships, at BRAC Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (Caption for image above): CEO of Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (JEEViKA) Rahul Kumar welcomes delegates from Indonesia and BRAC International to Patna to learn about the Satat Jeevikoparjan … Continued

How the Graduation approach is adapting to a changing climate – socialprotection.org

By Palash Kanti Das | Director, Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme, BRAC; Upoma Mahbub | Senior Manager of Advocacy, Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme, BRAC, Courtney Calardo | Head of Communications, Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative, BRAC International, Max Gollin | Manager of Policy and Partnerships, Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative, BRAC International The article was originally published on socialprotection.org on November 28, … Continued

This Evidence-Based Solution Could End Global Poverty, But You Probably Haven’t Heard of It – Triple Pundit

This article was originally published by Triple Pundit on November 1, 2023. As TriplePundit moves forward with our new editorial focus on solutions journalism, we’ve looked back at some of the top solutions proposed to address our most pressing environmental, social and economic challenges a decade ago. Now, we’re looking ahead to learn more about the evidence-based responses that can further … Continued

Opinion: Ending extreme poverty is within reach. We can’t give up – Devex

This opinion article was originally published on Devex on September 19, 2023. World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week, at the midway point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, to evaluate stalled progress and talk about how to get us back on track. This means doing more of what has already been proven to … Continued

Alleviating Urban Poverty Through Livelihood Generation – IPS

This article was originally published by Inter Press Service (IPS) News Agency on August 30, 2023. PUNE, INDIA, Aug 30 2023 (IPS) – In a bid to tackle the complexities of urban poverty, the Government of Bihar’s Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) has launched Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana Shahari (SJY Urban). The program will include a time-bound … Continued

Government of Rwanda Drives Global Dialogue around Proven Approaches to Advance Gender Equality

By Courtney Calardo, Head of Communications and Jean Claude Muhire, Rwanda Program Director Caption for featured image (above): Champions of gender equality gather at BRAC International’s side event during Women Deliver including Ministers Prof. Jeannette Bayisenge of Rwanda, Dorothy Gwajima of Tanzania, and Williametta Piso Saydee-Tarr of Liberia; along with Hana Brixi, Global Director of … Continued

BRAC International Signs MoU with the Government of Bihar to Launch First Government-Led Urban Graduation Program in Asia

PATNA, INDIA – BRAC International recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bihar’s Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) to launch Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana Shahari (SJY Urban), the first government-led urban Graduation programme in Asia. This programme was inspired by the existing rural programme, Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana, locally known as SJY, the … Continued

Staff Spotlight: Jean Claude Muhire, Rwanda Program Director of BRAC UPGI

By Courtney Calardo, Head of Communications, BRAC UPGI Jean Claude Muhire, BRAC UPGI’s Rwanda Program Director, has played a pivotal role in driving UPGI’s partnership with the Government of Rwanda under the Ministry of Local Governance. Under Jean Claude’s leadership, BRAC is now supporting the Government’s new National Strategy for Sustainable Graduation, designed to empower … Continued

India’s Bihar Leads Efforts to Strengthen Global Poverty Alleviation Through South-South Knowledge Exchange – IPS

This article was originally published by IPS News on April 10, 2023 PATNA, India, Apr 10 2023 (IPS) – Under the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society, Bihar’s government announced the development of a new Program for Immersion and Learning Exchange (ILE) to be headquartered in Patna. The Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society, locally known as JEEVIKA, … Continued

Investing in Those Furthest Behind in Least Developed Countries for Inclusive and Long-Term Growth

BRAC International Executive Director, Shameran Abed, and other members of BRAC leadership participated in the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries to emphasize the importance of investing in those furthest behind and addressing the multifaceted nature of extreme poverty. Governments, development partners, civil society organizations, and private sector partners came together to … Continued