Half-Yearly Progress Report
January – June 2023
Title of Project: Strengthening Women’s Ability for Productive New Opportunities (SWAPNO) Phase II
Atlas /Quantum Project ID:

00131619 (IP).

List of Acronyms
AWP
BDT
CPD
DPP
ERD
EAMS
ECNEC
IP
LGD
RRF
M&E
MIS
MFI
NA
NGO
NPD
PSC
SDG
SWAPNO
UDMC

Annual Work Plan
Bangladeshi Taka
Country Program Document
Development Project Proposal
Economic Relations Division
Enterprise Account Management System
Executive Committee of the National Economic Council
Initiation Plan
Local Government Division
Result Resource Framework
Monitoring & Evaluation
Management Information Systems
Micro Finance Institution
Not Applicable
Non-Government Organization
National Project Manager
Project Scrutiny Committee
Sustainable Development Goal
Strengthening Women’s Ability for the Productive New Opportunities
Union Disaster Management Committee

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UNDP
UNSDCF

United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework

UPs

Union Parishads

USD

United States Dollar

WTP

Water Treatment Plant

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Project Information
Funded by:
National
Counterparts:

CPD Output:

UNSDCF Output:

SP Output:

SDG Target:
Project Starting
Date
(DD/MM/YYYY):

Marico, Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka
Govt. of Bangladesh
Output 1.2: “Women and youth, especially those who own cottage, small and medium-sized
enterprises, benefit from market-driven skills development, access to financial and non-financial
services to adopt appropriate technologies, innovative business models driving to improved
productivity, competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of enterprises and jobs”.
Output 2.1: More people in Bangladesh, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized, have
increased capacities, knowledge, and skills to adopt sustainable consumption behaviors and lead in
climate action.
Output 2.2: Institutions have strengthened capacities to develop, manage and deliver policies,
strategies, and actions to improve ecosystem health and manage dynamic risks, such as climate
change, disasters, pandemics, and humanitarian crises.
Output 2.2: Women, men, gender and ability diverse people, in particular the most vulnerable and
marginalized and especially children, adolescent and youth, are empowered to utilize social and
protection services, so that they enjoy lives of respect and dignity.
Output 1.2: The people in Bangladesh, especially young women and men from vulnerable and
marginalized communities, benefit from market-driven skills development and access to financial and
non-financial services that enable them to benefit from inclusive.
Output 1.3: Access to basic services1 and financial and non-financial assets and services improved to
support productive capacities for sustainable livelihoods and jobs to achieve prosperity.
Output 3.1 Institutional systems to manage multi-dimensional risks and shocks strengthened at
regional, national and sub-national levels.
Goal 1: No Poverty (Targets 1.1, 1.2 and 1.5); Goal 2: Zero hunger (Targets2.1); Goal 3: Good Health
and Well-being (Target 3.8); Goal 5: Gender Equality (Target 5.5); Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic
Growth (Target 8.5); Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities (Targets 10.2) and Goal 13: Climate Action (Targets
13.3)
01 July 2022 to 30 September 2023 (Approved IP)

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Original Completion
Date as per
Not Applicable since the ProDoc is under
approved ProDoc
process to be approved.
(DD/MM/YYYY):
Project Total
USD 648,079.21
Budget (USD):

Expected Completion
Date as per revised
ProDoc, if any
(DD/MM/YYYY):
Fund Received (USD) till
to date:

Not applicable

USD 564,745. 88

Narratives
This progress report highlights the significant achievements of the SWAPNO IP project during the first half of the year (January
to June 2023), in accordance with the Annual Work Plan (AWP) - 2023. The project continued its operation based on the approved
Initiation Plan (IP) till June 2023. Subsequently, the IP period was extended for three months until September 30, 2023. During
this reporting period, the project has made substantial progress by accomplishing most of the planned activities. The project
has completed a feasibility assessment for the next phase. The Revised Detailed Project Proposal (DPP) and Project Document
(ProDoc) have been submitted to the Economic Relations Division (ERD) for three years up to June 2026. However the project
has been providing followup support to 3564 women beneficiaries even after completion of the project cycle who are engaged
with more than one Incoe Generating Activities (IGAs) and contributing to the houshlds income. Moreover, preparatory tasks
have been diligently carried out simultaneously during the IP period, facilitating the project to promptly initiate field
implementation immediately after receiving approval for the DPP from the Government of Bangladesh.
The following results/immediate results have been achieved during this reporting period:
Feasibility Assessment conducted for SWAPNO Phase II: To design SWAPNO next phase, the project conducted a need
assessment study of poor and extreme poor households in the poverty-prone and climate-vulnerable areas in Bangladesh. The
feasibility assessment was conducted in seven districts, namely Bagerhat, Gopalgonj, Chandpur, Sherpur, Pirojpur, Cumilla, and
Rangpur, which are dispersed across six different administrative divisions. The districts were selected based on their poverty
level and climate vulnerability index. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were followed for conducting the assessment.
Feasibility Assessment Major Findings:
• The study's findings suggest that widowed and divorced women are particularly vulnerable in study areas compared to
other groups. The data reveals that in poor and extremely poor households, only one person on average is engaged in
income-generating activities, and they tend to participate in 1.5 types of such activities. The study also shows that 71% of

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households have an average monthly income of BDT 5000 or less, significantly lower than the national average income.
Around 19% of respondents reported a monthly average income within the BDT 5,001 to 8,000 range, while approximately
10% of households reported an income over BDT 8,000. It has been observed that most respondents are involved in
activities that do not require specific prior knowledge or skills.
The study found that households living in extreme poverty often experience long periods of unemployment each year,
during which they may borrow money from external sources to support their families.
The study found many good practices in all locales utilizing local resources, for example, using coconut or betel nut coir
(Bagerhat/Pirojpur area), small-scale vegetable production at homestead level, vegetable cultivation using sack method,
vermin compost preparation (all over the country), Duck farming (in haor, baor or ox-bow lakes); Net fishing (waterlogged
area); rainwater harvesting for safe drinking water (In saline area); crab cultivation (in the extreme saline area), etc. These
good practices may promote further ultra-poor women-led households.
Both poor and ultra-poor households have access to credit from NGOs, but to obtain this credit, they need to provide
weekly installments, which they repay through their daily income. The study findings revealed that the same households
took credit from different NGOs that worked in their locality. However, despite having access to credit facilities from NGOs,
it appeared from the discussions and community visits that ultra-poor households are still in a vicious circle and unable
to break the poverty line or escape extreme poverty.
Around 86% of respondent households have experienced natural disasters at least three times in the last five years.
Qualitative information gathered from focus group discussions, group discussions, and key informant interviews indicates
that the major climate hazards and disasters are cyclones, floods, flash floods, tidal surges, riverbank erosion, salinity,
waterlogging, drought, and lack of drinking water.
The study found that in certain pockets (Indurkani Upazila in Pirojpur District), some individuals may hesitate to engage
women in public works such as earthen road repair, road maintenance, construction activities, etc. Therefore, the project
should carefully consider selecting women beneficiaries or offering alternative work options if they are not interested in
participating in public works.

The findings and recommendations from the needs assessment will be implemented during SWAPNO's next phase.
ProDoc prepared and submitted to ERD: Based on the need assessment study's findings and the previous phase's successful
outcomes, the project aims to expand its reach to twelve impoverished and climate-vulnerable districts in Bangladesh. The
project has meticulously developed the ProDoc and Detailed Project Proposal (DPP) as per UNDP’s prescribed format as well as
the Planning Commission of the Ministry of Planning, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The project received
recommendations and suggestions from relevant ministries to enhance the documents. After revising them, both the ProDoc
and DPP were submitted to the Economic Relations Division (ERD) under the Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh.

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Once the DPP receives approval, SWAPNO II will initiate field-level activities in Bangladesh's twelve poorest and climatevulnerable districts. The primary objective of this intervention is to uplift 10,188 ultra poor households out of poverty by June
2026.
Digital Application Developed for Phase II Beneficiaries: The project has developed a digital application (Android app) to
streamline the beneficiary selection process for the upcoming phase. The objective is to conduct 100% digital selection of the
beneficiaries in the next phase. In June 2023, the project conducted a pilot test of the beneficiary selection app in the field, and
it demonstrated excellent functionality and effectiveness as a targeted beneficiary selection method. As a result, the digital
application will be utilized in the beneficiary selection process for the next phase of SWAPNO, ensuring an efficient and
transparent selection process for all stakeholders involved.
Enterprise Accounts Management Software Developed: The project has successfully developed account management
software to track enterprises' business progress. The Enterprise Account Management System (EAMS) has been specifically
designed to assist small enterprises in managing their business functions through a centralized and integrated system.
Entrepreneurs can conveniently input their day-to-day business, operational, and logistic information, as well as transactions,
into the web-based EAMS software. This allows for streamlined data management and provides a comprehensive overview of
their business activities. Additionally, the system empowers administrators to effectively oversee all enterprises and gain insights
through comprehensive reports, guiding them in making informed business decisions.
Production of Milk chilling plant: The milk chilling plant of the SWAPNO project in Kurigram District has delivered outstanding
results during this reporting period. A remarkable total of 1,971 kgs of cheese and 40.7 kg of ghee were successfully produced,
predominantly sold right after production, amounting to a total worth of BDT 1391,405 (USD 13,914).
Production of Water Treatment Plant: The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) of the SWAPNO project in Gaibandha District made
significant strides in providing safe drinking water to the local community, addressing their limited access to safe water. In this
reporting period, approximately 300 households were able to conveniently access safe drinking water at a minimal cost through
the cooperative. A total of 117,580 liters of water, with a value of BDT 109,110 (USD 1,091), was successfully produced and made
available at an affordable price during this period. The success of this model has led to its replication by the Lalmonirhat district
administration as a cooperative enterprise. Furthermore, in line with its commitment to environmentally friendly practices, the
Water Treatment Plant operates using solar energy, making it a green initiative.

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Production of Sanitary Napkin: "Kallyani Nari Kollyan Samittee," a women-led cooperative established during the earlier phase
of the SWAPNO project, it demonstrated remarkable success by continuing to thrive beyond the completion of project cycle. In
the current reporting period, SWAPNO has been providing ongoing support to sustain the cooperative's success. Through their
diligent efforts, the women-led cooperative has successfully produced and sold 18,240 packets of sanitary napkins. These
products have been distributed through various buying and selling points, clinics, and pharmacies in their local area, resulting
in a noteworthy revenue of BDT 820,800.00 (USD 8,208). For the women entrepreneurs, the cooperative's dedication served as
an encouraging model of economic empowerment and sustainability.
Developed Training module : In this reporting period, the project has developed a comprehensive Plastic Waste Management
training module for all the project participants including UDMC members, women beneficiaries, partner NGO staffs and union
workers in the 283 Union Parishads under 12 districts to demonstrate the circular economy (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) of
plastic waste management. The project will train the women beneficiaries on collecting, sorting and recycling plastic waste from
their respective areas, including PET bottles and polyethylene. Through this recycling initiative, beneficiaries will have the
opportunity to create entrepreneurial ventures and generate additional income.
Vermicompost production and use: Despite the completion of the project cycle in the previous phase, SWAPNO beneficiaries
in four districts (Jamalpur, Gaibandha, Lalmanirhat, and Kurigram) have continued their vermicompost production and
successfully produced 20,841 kg (20.8 metric tons) of vermicompost. This organic fertilizer holds a market value of BDT
250,092.00 (USD 2,500.9). The beneficiaries' sustained production and sale of vermicompost demonstrate their entrepreneurial
skills and commitment to sustainable and organic agriculture practices.
Developed Business model on Plastic Recycling Plant: To establish one plastic recycling enterprise on a pilot basis, a
comprehensive business model is developed on effectively collecting, sorting, washing, and recycling the used PET bottles and
polythene bags in the plastic recycling plant. Through demonstrating the circular economy on plastic waste management, small
and medium-scale enterprises will be developed that will help to increase beneficiaries’ income levels.
Operational Manual Revised: Drawing upon the insights gained and lessons learned during the previous phase, the project
has thoroughly revised the existing operation manual in preparation for the next phase. This revised operational manual will
serve as a comprehensive guide for the successful execution of project activities during the upcoming phase. Currently, the
manual is in the final stage of refinement and is undergoing the process of finalization and printing.

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Staff Foundation Training Module Developed: The project has designed a comprehensive staff foundation training module
spanning four days for the upcoming phase. This module will serve as a crucial training resource for the project staff, enabling
them to acquire essential skills necessary for conducting participatory training effectively. The training sessions will be highly
interactive and practice-oriented, focusing on enhancing the staff's abilities in facilitation, communication, and participatory
training techniques. Moreover, the training module will cover key topics such as project implementation strategies and an
extensive focus on delivering training based on the eight modules specifically designed to empower SWAPNO women
beneficiaries.
Project Scrutiny Committee (PSC) meeting held: The PSC meeting was held at LGD on 22 January 2023 where Hon'ble LGD
Secretary Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim, Dr. Md. Sarwar Bari, Director General of M&E Wing, LGD, Mr. Prasenjit Chakma, ARR of UNDP,
Mr. Habibur Rahman, NPD of SWAPNO project and Mr. Kajal Chatterjee, NPM of SWAPNO project discussed the planning and
implementation mechanism of SWAPNO's second phase.
Project Evaluation Committee (PEC) meeting held: The PEC meeting took place on June 12, 2023, using the "Zoom Platform."
The meeting was chaired by Mrs. Nasima Begum, the esteemed Senior Secretary of the Department of Socio-Economic
Infrastructure (SEI) at the Planning Commission, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Government officials from
various ministries participated in the meeting. During the session, Mr. Habibur Rahman, National Project Director of the
SWAPNO project, provided an overview of the project's accomplishments in the previous phase and presented the plans for the
proposed next phase. Everyone expressed their appreciation for the positive results obtained so far and recommended
leveraging the lessons learned from the previous phase in the upcoming phase. The chairperson suggested incorporating all the
suggestions and recommendations from the meeting into the revised Detailed Project Proposal (DPP) and sharing it with the
relevant ministry for further action.
Project site visits: During this reporting period, representatives from UNDP Bangladesh, Donor agencies, and IMED visited the
project. While the project's field implementation for the earlier phase has been completed, numerous activities are still
continuing by the beneficiaries themselves, even after the completion of the project cycle. The visitors observed the present
situation of the SWAPNO beneficiaries and engaged in discussions with local women entrepreneurs such as owners of BuyingSelling points, Vermicompost producers, Sanitary Napkin producers, Water Treatment Plant operators, Milk Chilling Plant
operators, and others. Additionally, they interacted with community members and officials from the district level Government
of Bangladesh (GoB). The team expressed great satisfaction upon witnessing the remarkable results achieved through the
project's activities.

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Visibility and Communication
In this reporting period, the project has conducted some activities regarding visibility and communication, which are given below:
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Annual Report 2022 published: The project developed and published the Annual Report 2022, where all initiatives and
achievements of 2022 are briefly described. The report is available on the project’s website – www.swapno-bd.org

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Redesigned SWAPNO website: In this reporting period, the project has renovated its website by updating project’s
publications, news, stories, blogs, videos, etc. The website is launched on 11 May 2023.

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SWAPNO Brochure: Raising awareness among the stakeholders is crucial as the project prepares to enter its second
phase. In this period, the project started designing and developing the brochure. This will create a sense of understanding
regarding the project’s new initiatives, geographic coverage, new beneficiaries, etc. The brochure will be published by
July.

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Video on Milk chilling plant: From the end of the year 2022, members of SWAPNO Nari Kallyan Cooperative Ltd have
started producing mozzarella cheese and clarified butter (ghee) through their milk chilling plant. This initiative has
brought great success not only to the Cooperative members, but also to the lives of local dairy farmers. To highlight their
success, the project has started developing a short video documentary which will be released by the first week of July
2023.

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Social media update: In this reporting period, several contents were developed and published on social media
platforms. UNDP Bangladesh published a post on Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28, 2023) mentioning the role of SWAPNO
project’s Kallyani Sanitary Napkins. UNDP’s weekly newsletter ‘Walk The Talk’ regularly posted news about project’s
activities.

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A. Key Results Achieved (Outcome Level)
List the top 1-3 key results that the project has achieved (January-June) of 2023.
• Approximately 300 households were able to conveniently access safe drinking water at a minimal cost through the
Water Treatment Plant (WTP) of the SWAPNO project in Gaibandha District.
• SWAPNO beneficiaries in Jamalpur, Gaibandha, Lalmanirhat, and Kurigram have successfully marketed their organic
fertilizer (vermicompost), generating a remarkable market value of BDT 250,092.00 (equivalent to USD 2,500.9). This

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achievement highlights the tangible economic value created by the beneficiaries through the sale of their vermicompost
fertilizer.
The milk chilling plant of the SWAPNO project in Kurigram District has delivered outstanding results during this reporting
period. In this reporting period, this plant earned BDT 1391,405 (USD 13,914).
A total of 3564 women beneficiaries are getting followup support even after completion of the project cycle who are
engaged with more than one Incoe Generating Activities (IGAs) and contributing to the houshlds income.

B. Results Not Achieved (Outcome Level)
List the top 1-3 key results that the project has not achieved (January-June) of 2023.
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•

The achievement of formal sector employment for the beneficiaries could not be accomplished due to the delayed
approval of the Detailed Project Plan (DPP) by the relevant line ministry.
The approval of the Detailed Project Plan (DPP) by ECNEC (Executive Committee of the National Economic Council) is
still pending. As a result, the beneficiary selection process and baseline survey are delayed.

C. Output Level Results
Results Achieved

Results Not Achieved

The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) of the SWAPNO project
in Gaibandha District produced & sold 117,580 liters of
safe water, with a value of BDT 109,110 (USD 1,091) and
made available for community people at an affordable
price during this period.
SWAPNO beneficiaries in four districts (Jamalpur,
Gaibandha, Lalmanirhat, and Kurigram) have continued
their remarkable efforts and successfully produced
20,841 kg (20.8 metric tons) of vermicompost.
A remarkable total of 1,971 kgs of cheese and 40.7 kg of
ghee were successfully produced, predominantly sold
right after production by the milk chilling plant of the
SWAPNO project in Kurigram District.
DPP revised and finally submitted for the approval of
ECNEC.

The inception workshop could not be organized as planned due to
the delayed approval of the Detailed Project Proposal (DPP) by the
relevant ministry.

The selection process of beneficiaries is experiencing delay due to
the pending final approval of the DPP (Detailed Project Proposal)
and the field execution of the next phase of SWAPNO.
Project’s next phase baseline survey has been delayed due to the
pending final approval of the DPP and the beneficiary selection
process.

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Feasibility Assessment conducted for SWAPNO next
phase.
D. Gender [mandatory for GEN2 and GEN3 projects]
SWAPNO phase II is designed to focus on the core mandate to ensure gender equality and women empowerment. Gender
issues will be effectively mainstreamed across all programmatic approaches. The SWAPNO II beneficiaries will be no longer
viewed as socially excluded women but as participants in a government programme. The project will contribute to gender
equality by empowering the women beneficiary groups to make personal, family, and community decisions through economic
activities. It is expected that the project will enhance women's empowerment, self-confidence, and agility. The project's
targeted 10,188 beneficiaries which are 100% women. The gender mainstream indicators are addressed in the project
document's Result Resource Framework (RRF). Gender disaggregated information will be gathered, analyzed, and stated in
the progress report.
E. Leave No One Behind (LNOB) [if any]
The project will select 100% excluded rural women (age 18 to 45) who are unable to earn and maintain a family. Based on
project beneficiary guidelines, SWAPNO II will give priority to select excluded rural women who are widowed, abandoned,
divorced, separated, or have a husband with a disability. The project has developed a digital application (Android app) to
streamline the beneficiary selection process for the upcoming phase. The objective is to conduct 100% digital selection of the
beneficiaries in the next phase. The project will actively engage community members, local journalists, NGOs, and Upazilalevel government officials to monitor the entire process. Finally, Union Parishad (UP) will approve the beneficiary list for
employment.
F. Innovation (if any)
Since SWAPNO II is in the planning stage, the project will apply the previous learning during the field implementation. In the
last phase, SWAPNO applied various innovative approaches i.e Climate Resilient Vegetable Cultivation using the sack method,
vermicompost production, women-led buying and selling points, Water Treatment Plant, Milk Chilling Plant, women-led group
farming, and micro health insurance for women. SWAPNO II has a plan to replicate such innovation in the new working districts
which was very successful in previous phase. Moreover, the project has a plan to establish one plastic recycling plant as pilot
basis for effectively collecting, sorting, washing, and recycling the used PET bottles and polythene bags in the plastic recycling
plant.
G. Resource Mobilization (if any)

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Not Applicable
H. Monitoring
During this Initiation Plan (IP) implementation, the project M&E and MIS team reviewed proposed indicators in the Result and
Resource Framework (RRF). The project developed a dataflow diagram with the role and responsibilities of different levels of
staff and stakeholders. In the next phase, SWAPNO will do necessary revision in the entire M&E and MIS and establish a
comprehensive Monitoring & Evaluation and Management Information System. A central online M&E and MIS will be
established to measure the process, progress, and key performance indicators of the project systematically.
I.
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Project Risk1

1
2

Risk Category and Subcategory2

Event: There is a risk that 3.operational
might hamper/slow down 3.7 Partnership
the
project
implementation.
Cause: Because of delayed
approval of the DPP by the
government.
Impact: It will impact in
project’s targeted
achievements as per plan.
J.

S
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Project Risks & Mitigation Measures
Likelihood
(High/Subst
antial
Moderate/L
ow)3

Mitigation Measure

Moderate

Project has been conducting discussion meetings
with LGD to expedite the process.

Challenges, Issues and Remedial Actions

Challenges and Issues

Remedial Action

Please make sure to include Social and Environmental risks
Use the ‘ERM Risk Categories Sub-categories’ as a reference

3 Use the ‘Risk Matrix’ as a reference

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Community Health, Safety and safe Working
Conditions is an issue during COVID-19 pandemic.

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K. Lessons Learned
Proper alignment in terms of project activities, outputs, and targets among the project documents (ProDoc, DPP, Project
Proposal) can make the project implementation process effective.
L. Evidence (Please list the evidence used in writing the narrative section of the report)
Title of the Evidence
Author
Date of
Page
Publicatio numb
n
er
Annual Report 2022
SWAPNO
March
N/A
2023

3

Feasibility
SWAPNO
Assessment Report
2023
Approved AWP 2023
SWAPNO

4

SWAPNO Facebook

2

The project took proper risk mitigation strategy as previous
and followed the guideline provided by WHO and GoB during
field visits, meetings, and session conduction.
The project used mobile and WhatsApp for remote monitoring
of the activities.

SWAPNO

Link

April 2023

N/A

http://swapno-bd.org/beta/wpcontent/uploads/2023/03/SWAPNO-AnnualReport-2022_compressed.pdf
Not applicable

March
2023
January
2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

https://www.facebook.com/swapnoproject/p
osts/pfbid0PBCengH97ASjwRuWhGyKY5GHY
U6TegMsB2THnp94gZgF8cWhda8FqDbnd1d
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Indicator Progress
Output 1
Indicator

1.1. # of women beneficiaries
selected
1.2. # of studies conducted

1.3. # of women-led enterprises
identified
1.4 # of women employed in the
formal sector

1.5 # of DPP finalized

Output 2
2.1. # of women oriented/trained
on life skills issues

Increased Income and Assets engaging Local Economy and Skill Development.
Baseline
End of
Annual
Progress
Cumulative Progress
Project
Target
(Q2, 2023)
(Q1+Q2, 2023)
Target
(2023)
12,492
10,188
4,500
0
The beneficiary selection will
(December
(Year 2023) (December
commence immediately upon
2020)
2023)
approval of the DPP.
0
1
1
0
1
(December
(Year 2023) (December
(The feasibility assessment
2021)
2023)
conducted in March 2023.)
271
271
271
0
269
(December
(Year 2023) (December
(The women-led enterprises
2021)
2023)
identified in 1st Quarter 2023)
588
500
500
0
The beneficiary selection and
(December
(Year 2023) (December
employment process will
2021)
2023)
commence immediately upon
approval of the DPP.
1
1
1
1
1
(January
(Year 2023) (December
(DPP is revised as per the
2015)
2023)
recommendation
and
suggestion of Project Scrutiny
Committee
meeting
&
submitted
to
Economic
Relations Division (ERD))
Strengthened Human Capabilities and Resilience.
12,492
10,188
10,188
0
The beneficiary selection and
(December
(Year 2023) (December
life skills training process will
2021)
2023)
commence immediately upon
approval of the DPP.

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2.2.
of people participated in
nutrition
campaign
(with
gender
disaggregated data)
2.3. # of women covered microhealth insurance coverage

12,492
(December
2021)

Actual
number of
people
(Year 2023)
5,500
(Year 2023)

Actual #
(December
2023)

0

1,587
5,500
0
(December
(December
2021)
2023)
Output 3
Strengthen institutional capacity for Sustaining SWAPNO
benefits.
3.1. # of inception workshop 5
10
10
0
organized
(December
(Year 2023) (June 2023)
2021)

3.2. # of UP/UDMC members 171
trained on DRR & CCA (with (December
gender disaggregated data)
2021)

171
(Year 2023)

171
(June 2023)

0

3.3. # of the partnership
established
with
different
organizations/institutions
3.4 # of baseline survey
conducted

2
(Year 2023)

2
(June 2023)

0

1
(Year 2023)

1
(June 2023)

0

3
(December
2021)
3
(December
2021)

Do

Do

The progress of this indicator
is contingent upon the
approval of the DPP by the
Ministry and the successful
execution of the project in the
field.
Training
for
UP/UDMC
members will be commence
immediately upon approval
of the DPP and field
execution.
Do

The baseline survey will be
completed immediately upon
approval of the DPP &
beneficiary selection.

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Financial Progress
Currency: USD

Output
Output-1: Economy and Skills
Development
Output-2: Strengthened Human
Capabilities and Resilience
Output 3: Activity# 3 Strengthen
institutional capacity for Sustaining
SWAPNO benefits
Output 4: Activity# 4, Programme
Management
Grand Total

Total Annual
Budget
(2023)
104,130.81

Budget for Expenditure
Q1+Q2
Q1+Q2
(2023)
(2023)
60,000.00
57,427.50

81.00

81.00

81.00

204,833.78

145,000.00

140,231.93

114,940.84

75,000.00

423,986.43

280,081.00

Balance

Delivery Rate

46,703.31 Un posted Expenditure
in the QUANTUM
$30,800.00
- -

64,601.85 Un posted Expenditure
in the QUANTUM
$110,261.00
74,770.56
40,170.28 Un posted Expenditure
in the QUANTUM
$25,693.00
272,510.99 151,475.44
64%

(As of 30 June 2023)

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Annex
Annex-I: Photos

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