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      In the 1980s, the Government of Bangladesh felt the need to establish a specialized institution for poverty alleviation through employment generation. After years-long discussions with development partners, different ministries and top development experts, the GoB finally decided to found Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). This apex development organization formally came into being on 13 November 1989, after the President of Bangladesh approved the proposal. Ever since, PKSF has been working relentlessly to fight poverty and improve lives across the country.    Read More…

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      The Governing Body, subject to the general control and supervision of the General Body, holds the responsibility to pursue and help achieve the goals of PKSF. It holds the financial control of the organization, including approval of projects and making grants, donations, loans or other financial assistance to the Partner Organizations (POs).

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      PKSF, an apex development institution established by the Government of Bangladesh, works through an integrated network in its organizational structure to ensure that all employees, irrespective of their ranks, work towards realizing its proclaimed vision and mission. PKSF officials are morally and strategically motivated through different meetings and necessary training sessions to demonstrate skills and efficiency in performing their duties with a commitment to their profession and society.

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      PKSF works in more than 223 partner organizations, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help people develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

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      Through its Partner Organizations (POs) PKSF provides financial assistance and institutional development support to appropriate organizations for implementing sustainable inclusive financial programs for reduction of poverty through creating productive employment opportunities for the moderate and ultra poor, small and marginal farmers and micro-entrepreneurs.

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      The 15.4 million people that PKSF works with across the country include the extremely poor, ethno-culturally and socio-economically disadvantaged people, and microentrepreneurs. For them, PKSF makes appropriate interventions that are not time-bound. These we officially call ‘programs’. They remain in operation for as long as there is demand in the field. These programs are operated solely with PKSF’s own financing.

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      PKSF supports 19.96 million poor and disadvantaged people across the country through different demand-driven programs funded by PKSF. These programs adapt to the evolving needs of the communities involved. Additionally, PKSF undertakes specific, time-bound projects, co-financed by development partners, to further address the requirements of the poor and the enterprising people for steering forward their dreams of a more prosperous future.

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      The Training Unit of PKSF aims to develop the capacity of officials of its Partner Organizations (POs). It arranges highly customized training courses with specially designed training modules covering a wide range of areas in management of financial services, sustainable development, and poverty alleviation.

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      Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) formed the Special Fund in 2010 to provide special assistance to the poor and the extremely poor people in humanitarian or social crises and natural disasters. Participants of different PKSF programs/projects, including staff members of PKSF and its Partner Organizations (POs) can seek support from the Fund. In addition, helpless and ailing freedom fighters, teachers and development workers are supported under the Special Fund. A four-member committee headed by the Managing Director of PKSF operates the fund.

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      The Cabinet Division of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has formulated an ‘Innovation Strategic Plan and Evaluation Guideline 2015’ to promote innovative practices in Public Services. In line with this, PKSF has formed a 6-member innovation team under the leadership of a Deputy General Manager. So far, PKSF has piloted five innovative ideas: 1. Disabled–friendly Mobile Training, 2. Smart Fund Transfer, 3. Real-Time Online Training, 4. Skill Learning Platform, and 5. Monitoring and Evaluation of Health and Nutrition Services to the Extremely Poor.

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      Transparency is the core principle of PKSF’s procurement. An open and transparent procurement process improves competition, increases efficiency and reduces the threat of unfairness or corruption. To see the current tender circulars please follow the below link.

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Home News World Bank Country Director Meets PKSF Managing Director
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May 18, 2022

World Bank Country Director Meets PKSF Managing Director

World Bank Country Director Meets PKSF Managing Director
Discusses success of WB-funded low-cost housing project implemented by PKSF

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Mercy Miyang Tembon, the World Bank’s Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, met PKSF Managing Director Dr Nomita Halder NDC on 18 May 2022 at PKSF Bhaban.

The WB’s Practice Manager Robin Mearns, Senior Social Development Specialist Sabah Moyeen and Consultant Engineer Md Rafiqul Islam-Sasda, and PKSF’s Deputy Managing Director Dr Fazle Rabbi Sadeque Ahmed and General Manager Dr AKM Nuruzzaman were present in the meeting.

The main purpose of the meeting was to share experiences of housing loans under the Low Income Community Housing Support Project (LICHSP) and to find avenues for expanding the activities to other parts of the country.

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Dr Nuruzzaman, also the LICHSP Project Coordinator at PKSF, mentioned that the Project funded by the World Bank and the Government of Bangladesh has been jointly implemented by PKSF and the National Housing Authority (NHA) since 2016. PKSF, through its 7 Partner Organizations (POs), has disbursed loans amounting to BDT 2,346 million to 11,259 borrowers for the construction of new houses and extension or repair of existing ones in 13 towns. Based on the learning from LICHSP, ‘Abason Loan’ (housing loan) program was launched by PKSF in January 2019. The program is being implemented by 17 POs in 37 upazilas of 19 districts. As of 30 April 2022, PKSF has disbursed BDT 1,169 million to 5,033 borrowers for construction of new houses and repair or extension of old ones. He also said that a large number of households in the working areas were engaged in some kind of home-based enterprises and therefore, houses were seen as an asset, investing in which would yield return. Many started a small shop at home and have added to their household income. Many borrowers already recognize that they are getting benefits in terms of health, mental peace, physical security and children’s education. Nonetheless, the housing loan program seems to be very effective and appropriate for PKSF considering the significant demand for housing among the low-income communities in the country. PKSF feels the need for expanding such services to wider a range of population.

In response, Mercy Miyang Tembon said that LICHSP is an important project for ensuring sustainable poverty reduction, which is also in line with the objectives of the World Bank. Living in improved housing conditions, she said, would most likely make the next generation more resilient, productive and responsible than their parents. Stating that such projects should be expanded not only within Bangladesh but also elsewhere in the world, Tembon said she sees potential to scale up the Project’s activities and arrange finances accordingly.

Others present in the meeting participated in the open discussion and shared their views on the activities of LICHSP.

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