SDGs & BPSSD

Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals

Objective 8 of our constitution commits the Foundation to work in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ILO policy and the national skills development policy.

1

No Poverty

Employment and self-employment pathways for unemployed and low-income households.

4

Quality Education

Quality assurance, curriculum development and certification support across TVET.

5

Gender Equality

Inclusive programmes that widen women's access to trades and technical careers.

8

Decent Work

Employability, competency standards and higher remittance earnings for the workforce.

10

Reduced Inequalities

Access for persons with disabilities, marginalised and remote communities.

17

Partnerships for the Goals

MoUs and joint ventures with government, industry and international organisations.

How it connects

From constitution to contribution

  • Objective 02 → SDG 4Quality assurance, curriculum and certification raise the standard of technical education.
  • Objective 04 → SDG 4, 8Trainer and assessor development improves what learners actually receive.
  • Objective 05 → SDG 8New trades and competency standards match training to labour-market demand.
  • Objective 06 → SDG 1, 5, 10Inclusive skills widen access for women, persons with disabilities and the marginalised.
  • Objective 09 → SDG 17Collaboration and MoUs with national and international partners.

Reporting our contribution

As programmes conclude, their outcomes are reported to the Annual General Meeting together with the audited accounts, and summarised against these goals in the annual report.

  • ✓ Programme results reported annually
  • ✓ Independent audit by a certified chartered accountant
  • ✓ Published in the Resources section after each AGM
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Partner organisationsInstitutions, authorities and development partners we work alongside.

a2i Programme
adb
Apu
Bangladesh Employers Federation
Bangladesh Technical Education Board
BRAC Skills Development
eu
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ILO Bangladesh
Ministry of Labour & Employment
National Skills Development Authority
UNDP Bangladesh
WorldSkills Bangladesh

Registration, approval & affiliation

Registrar of Joint Stock Companies & Firms Registrar of Joint Stock Companies & Firms
National Skills Development Authority National Skills Development Authority
Bangladesh Technical Education Board Bangladesh Technical Education Board
NGO Affairs Bureau, Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau, Bangladesh
Trade Organization, Ministry of Commerce Trade Organization, Ministry of Commerce
Ministry of Labour & Employment Ministry of Labour & Employment
Department of Youth Development Department of Youth Development