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Nuton Jibon Livelihood Improvement Project (NJLIP) project

Project Overview

Duration: 6 years

Budget: 220.00 million USD

Period: July 2016 to June 2021

Funding: World Bank and Govt. of Bangladesh

Client & Country of Assignment: Financial Institutions Division, Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh.

Role on Assignment: Lead Implementer on behalf of the Financial Institutions Division, Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh.

Project Cover
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The Nuton Jibon Livelihood Improvement Project (NJLIP), implemented by the Social Development Foundation (SDF) under the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance, was a transformative project aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of poor and marginalized households across rural Bangladesh. The project was launched in July 2016 and completed in June 2021, with a total budget of USD 220 million funded by the World Bank and the Government of Bangladesh. 

NJLIP targeted 3,200 villages across 16 districts, reaching approximately 950,000 impoverished households. Its holistic approach focused on empowering local communities, improving income-generating opportunities, building climate resilience, and enhancing access to essential services such as health, education, and sanitation. The project emphasized reducing vulnerability to climate change, strengthening disaster preparedness, and fostering inclusive and sustainable rural development through community-driven initiatives.

Achievements

Community Empowerment
NJLIP successfully empowered village institutions, with 75% of these organizations becoming more transparent, inclusive, and accountable. This fostered stronger community governance and local ownership of development efforts.
Income Generation
The project achieved a 50% increase in income for half of the targeted households through income-generating activities and access to microfinance, with a significant focus on empowering women.
Infrastructure Improvement
Around 80% of households benefited from improved community infrastructure, such as roads, sanitation facilities, and clean water access, enhancing overall living standards.
Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness
NJLIP played a crucial role in building climate resilience by training communities in disaster preparedness and equipping them to manage risks from natural hazards like floods and cyclones.
Women’s Empowerment
The project promoted gender equality and social inclusion, enabling women to take on leadership roles in community decision-making and economic activities.
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