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Hello MP
http://iid.org.bd/hellomp
Program Objective and Concept. Democracy functions through people’s representation in the Parliament. This representation is supposed to happen through the MPs who are elected by the people. Program of IID seeks to strengthen the connection between the MPs and the people. IID, has initiated the ‘Hello MP! In the tenth parliament. An earlier version of the program was introduced in the ninth parliament as a test run. IID’s “Hello MP” program got the Manthan Award 2014 in New Delhi. How We Do It. The MP si...
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Info-page for Parliamentarians
http://iid.org.bd/activity/info-page-for-parliamentarians
Info page is a one page literature review disseminated among the policy makers focusing on a specific parliamentary issue for facilitating an informed parliamentary debate. It provided information such as trend data, existing situation, best practices around the world, and previous demands from CSO, etc. 10 info pages on different development issues were prepared and disseminated under the E-participation project. The Asia Foundation (TAF). July, 2012- June, 2014. Governance, Right to Information.
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Team
http://iid.org.bd/team
Manager (Accounts and Finance). Senior Assistant Director (Program). Executive (Accounts and Finance).
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Workspace
http://iid.org.bd/workspace
IID’s green office is a practice not just a colour. Labour intensive construction meant maximum return to factor. Laptop for all ensures reduced use of power, more mobility and less print. Ensuring energy efficient products. Energy efficiency of IID is evident in low electricity bills. Low-lying partitions allow more sunlight and cross ventilation, while encouraging team discussions. IID ensures eco-friendly working environment by greening the office space.
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Survey of Education Rights with ActionAid
http://iid.org.bd/activity/survey-of-education-rights-with-actionaid
Survey of Education Rights with ActionAid. Based on the survey. 10 right based LRP specific ‘Infopages’. Policy advocacy at grassroots level based on LRP reports. Ongoing [Started March 2014]. Policy forum with Action Aid. Feasibility analysis of using mobile money. Online Seminar on Right to Know Campaign. Emergency Loan Survey on behalf of UC Berkeley. Review of National Budget, 2014-15.
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Roundtable on National Broadcast Regulation
http://iid.org.bd/activity/roundtable-on-national-broadcast-regulation-2
Roundtable on National Broadcast Regulation. IID raised it’s concerns over the ambiguity surrounding the national debate on National Broadcast Policy 2014 and demanded better clarification in its legal scope, explanation and future plan during a roundtable on National Broadcasting Policy 2014. Article 19, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST), Bangladesh Nari Sangbadik Kendra (BNSK), Mass Line Media Centre (MMC), Media Watch, Nijera Kori and Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
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Library Landscape Assessment of Bangladesh
http://iid.org.bd/activity/library-landscape-assessment-of-bangladesh
Library Landscape Assessment of Bangladesh. Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Ministry of ICT, Ministry of Finance, Bengal Foundation and BRAC. Policy forum with Action Aid. Feasibility analysis of using mobile money. Online Seminar on Right to Know Campaign. Emergency Loan Survey on behalf of UC Berkeley. An Assessment of Children’s Basic Learning Competencies. Roundtable on National Broadcast Regulation.
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Review of National Budget, 2014-15
http://iid.org.bd/activity/review-of-national-budget-2014-15
Review of National Budget, 2014-15. Articles written by IID researchers on different aspects of the Budget for the financial year 2014-15 were published in different daily newspapers as part of their budget campaign. Bdnews, Dhaka Tribune and The Independent. Articles under this analysis. Black money and red herrings. Much ado about deficit financing. Political uncertainty to inclusive growth? Budget for 2014-15: Reinstating the growth momentum. Policy forum with Action Aid.
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