Australian NGOs are supporting inclusive development in Bangladesh
Today [27 February] is World NGO Day, when we recognise the significant contribution non-government organisations (NGOs) make to civil society and to development. The Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) is the Australian Government's longest-running and largest NGO programme, which has been providing support to improve access to services for the most vulnerable people in our communities for over 45 years. Currently, 57 accredited Australian NGO partners are delivering locally-led development projects in 50 countries, including Bangladesh. Over the last two financial years, Bangladesh was the largest recipient of ANCP funding globally, receiving AUD $9.5 million in 2019-20 and AUD $9.8 million in 2020-21. This year the Australian Government has provided 15 Australian NGOs with AUD $9.3 million to deliver 35 projects in Bangladesh. They have partnered with 40 local and eight international NGOs to deliver ANCP projects across a range of sectors, including economic development, health, water, sanitation and hygiene, and food security. On 31 January, Australia and Bangladesh celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations. Australia is proud of its friendship with Bangladesh. Australians applaud Bangladesh's extraordinary achievements since independence to increase economic growth and improve the lives of its citizens. Since my arrival in Bangladesh, I have been greatly impressed by the positive contribution NGOs have made to Bangladesh's development.
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