ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB) is embarking on its sixth strategy period from 2024 to 2028, with the aim of aligning with the ActionAid International Strategy and establishing new goals in the ongoing fight against poverty and injustice. Over the years, AAB has worked within the framework of five Country Strategy Papers (CSPs) since 1993, which have seen both achievements and challenges.
During CSP I, the emphasis was on the direct implementation of programs in selected development areas. CSP II expanded the program by strengthening and diversifying partnerships. Under CSP III, AAB engaged with national and regional development networks in addition to community-based partner organizations, while also strengthening governance through the formation of a National Board to ensure greater accountability. CSP IV, titled 'People Challenging Poverty and Exclusion,' was driven by national context and priorities, maintaining alignment with the ActionAid International (AAI) Strategy and regional initiatives. It focused on empowering people's collective voice and agency building.
During CSP IV, AAB became an affiliate member of AAI, and then ActionAid International Bangladesh Society (AAIBS) was formed. This led to a two-tier system of governance, with the General Assembly serving as the overarching governance structure and day-to-day management entrusted to the Executive
Board The journey from CSP-IV “People Challenging Poverty and Exclusion” to CSP-V has been turbulent, against the backdrop of massive global movements and unrest. In the previous iteration of the Country
Strategy Paper, we had attributed the transformation from CSP-III to CSP-V to a deeper understanding. This time, we have not only deepened our understanding, but also increased the breadth of our perspectives, factoring in external realities that had formerly not been acknowledged to their full extent. However, with the closure of CSP V it has become crucial for AAB to undertake strategy development. The global strategy envisions ActionAid as a social justice organization with a corresponding working approach to its assigned priorities.
To ensure alignment with the AAI Strategy and national priorities, AAB is seeking an expert for developing the new Country Strategy Paper. The selected consultant will possess the necessary experience and expertise to create this essential document that will define new targets and priorities in the fight against poverty and injustice.
Download the file: ToR_Country Strategy Paper VI (1).pdf
