Publications

From Pandemic to Protection: COAST response to COVID-19

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted Bangladesh, affecting public health, livelihoods, and the overall economy. Beginning in early 2020, the virus spread rapidly, leading to lockdowns, disruptions in essential services, and immense pressure on the healthcare system. The first confirmed...

On the eve of European Humanitarian Forum 2025: Connecting Localization Mobilization in the Greater Civil Society Movement

The Disconnect There is promising activism observed in aid recipient countries where the localization movement is being aroused organically. Local and national NGOs are organizing themselves, sometimes it is being sparked out of different project activities by international agencies. Most...

Web-Based Monitoring: A Training Workshop Report and Guidance Document for MEAL Section

COAST Foundation organized a training workshop on Result-Based Monitoring (RBM) from 26–28 December 2024 at the COAST Charfassion Center, Bhola. The 25 participants included Assistant Directors, Project Managers, M&E Officers, Field Monitoring Officers, Head of MEAL, Project Officers, and...

Socio-economic challenges and pathway to improvement: Insights from the people of Monpura Upazila, Bhola

COAST Foundation commissioned a study titled “Socio-economic challenges and pathway to improvement: Insights from the people of Monpura Upazila, Bhola” in January 2025. As part of its strategic initiatives, COAST periodically conducts research and studies to assess the current...

A Thesis on Factors Affecting Repayment Rate of Microfinance Institute’s Credit Program in Coastal Area of Bangladesh

Hanan Ashrabi, a trainee of COAST Foundation, recently published her thesis on ‘Factors Affecting Repayment Rate of Microfinance Institute’s Credit Program in Coastal Area of Bangladesh’ revealing the influence of factors such as savings amount, loan amount, borrower category...

Annual Report 2023_Ready to Go Beyond: We believe in Redistributive Justice for Sustainable Coastal Development

The Annual Report 2023 of COAST Foundation is published and the online version is now available here. The title of the Annual Report is “Ready to Go Beyond”, which means the organisations is always ready to push beyond its capacity...

Open Organization is Fundamental for Participation Revolution

The workshop on Participation Revolution I was keen to participate in the workshop, ‘Participation Revolution’ organised by CHS Alliance and ICVA, from 25 to 27th June 2024, in Bangkok, as I thought I would learn and share different definitions, initiatives...

UNICEF-NGO Consultation, 16-17 April 2024, Geneva, Switzerland: Envisioning Sustainable Local NGO Partnership

Introduction UNICEF has steadfastly supported Bangladesh (the then East Pakistan) since 1949, before the nation's birth. Over the decades, the organization has played a crucial role in combating diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), smallpox, malaria, and cholera while bolstering water,...

Anticipate Tomorrow and Act Today : Protracted to Pro-Life Approach in Rohingya Response

CCNF paper on the eve of European Humanitarian Forum 2024 The audience of a discussion on Rohingya Response held in Bangkok in December 2023 was asked if they believe that the dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas from Bangladesh is possible....

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Protect the Coastal Areas, Allocate 3% of GDP in the Budget as Climate Finance

Dhaka, 28 May 2025: Climate budget allocations in Bangladesh remain neither adequate nor well-planned, and the coastal regions continue...