BRAC Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative

Feeling cautiously optimistic & energized after representing BRAC International at the The World Bank Annual Meetings. We discussed the Bank's goals including an ambitious target to reach 500 million people (at least half women) through social protection and employment programs by 2030. Such targets will not be possible without #IDAFinancing, and I was able to support IDA replenishment momentum *AND* continue to advocate that its funding prioritize not only protecting the poorest but *also* meeting their multidimensional and long-term needs through #evidence-backed #economicinclusion programs, like the #Graduationapproach, that meet people's most basic needs through consumption support, while also enabling them to build sustainable livelihoods and unlock agency, know-how, and hope through coaching. I also spent two collaborative days in the steering committee and technical partner meetings for the Partnership for Economic Inclusion, a partnership BRAC is a founding member of that is key for #scaling these #evidence-backed approaches. With such ambitious reach targets, however, the risk is that we dilute programs and therefore their impact. Instead we issued all the partners a challenge to walk and chew gum at the same time: to grow #impact *and* #scale. We will need collaboration across the #graduationapproach and #economicinclusion communities to ensure this is achieved. Finally, I joined a breakfast full of some of the most inspiring #women in the world (pictured/tagged here) to discuss how to grow #femaleleadership and #impact for women around the world. I was reminded and so grateful that I stand on the shoulders of giants who indeed know how to walk and chew gum at the same time. It reminded me how critical it is that we center measurable impact - because evidence shows that women deliver it. Anna Bjerde Hana Brixi Mamta Murthi Emanuela Galasso Iffath Sharif Anita Zaidi Kimberly Versak, Penelope Lewis Janet Heisey Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi Kelly Mahon Tullier Victoria Strokova Rose Craigue Rania A. Al-Mashat Celeste M. Brubaker Susanne Lein Rita Larok Kate Donald Lara Evans Tatiana Rincon Courtney Miller Calardo Nathanael Goldberg Taddeo Muriuki Maxwell Gollin Isaac Bird Axel van Trotsenburg AVSI Foundation Village Enterprise Trickle Up Innovations for Poverty Action Fundación Capital USAID Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Co-Impact #WBMeetings #togetherwecan #IDAWorks #AccelerateEquality  

As heatwaves become the norm, millions in low-income communities face “heat poverty.” In this new piece, BRAC’s Faruq Hasan paints a vivid picture of Korail’s residents—children finding refuge under beds, workers losing income, and families risking fires from overheated wires. For sustainable solutions, #ClimateAdaptation must prioritize local needs and ensure funds reach the most impacted. Heat poverty won’t disappear on its own; it requires action, funding, and a global commitment to #climateresilience.

🚀 Exciting Job Alert! We are looking for a Finance Analyst (Accounts Assistant) who will be based out of our Nairobi, Kenya office! 💼 This full-time, partially remote role is key to supporting our growth strategy. If you’re a proactive finance professional with a knack for managing complex operations in the nonprofit or development sector, we’d love to meet you! In this pivotal role, you’ll handle key financial operations, from processing staff reimbursements and vendor payments to generating financial reports that shape critical decisions. 📅 Deadline: November 8, 2024 🔗 Visit our careers page for more details on the role and to apply: https://bit.ly/3ncsH1o

“People are not waiting for help—they’re innovating. But we need to support them.” – Asif Saleh In this recent interview with VoxDev, Asif Saleh, BRAC's Executive Director, discusses the urgent need for adaptation-focused climate funding. While global efforts often prioritize mitigation, the pressing challenges faced by communities on the frontlines demand immediate solutions that are locally relevant and sustainable. BRAC is working to scale local solutions,but the funding gap remains vast. Now, more than ever, we need targeted #climatefinance that reaches the most vulnerable. Learn how BRAC is creating scalable, community-led models for #climateresilience. https://bit.ly/4e5kmkh

📢 Last week, BRAC joined the first in-person #PEI Advisory Council, Technical Partners, and Steering Committee meetings in its 5-year history! Many thanks to Partnership for Economic Inclusion(PEI) and our fellow partners for several days of engaging conversations, updates, and insights on the global movement to scale economic inclusion/Graduation programs to reach 100 million people by 2030. PEI plays a critical role in catalyzing The World Bank and government investments in multifaceted programs focused on the needs of the people who are poorest, and in advancing the global knowledge sharing agenda on economic inclusion. As a steering committee member of PEI, BRAC shared our experiences in championing the Graduation approach, including the importance of communicating its essentials simply and effectively, and the need to speak to its long-run cost effectiveness. The last few days of sessions underscored the value of this partnership, from ongoing evaluations of government-led Graduation programs scaling up the Sahel to conversations on how technical partners can best support World Bank teams at the country level. The latest round of PEI grants supporting climate resilient and gender sensitive economic inclusion are advancing the next generation of programs, as government interest continues to grow. The clearest takeaway from these meetings? There is a talented, tireless community of researchers, practitioners, and funders committed to enabling the people who are most marginalized to embark on a long-term pathway out of extreme poverty - and BRAC is honored to be among them. 🌍 #PartnershipsForImpact Heidi McAnnally-Linz, Isaac Bird, Maxwell Gollin, Gregory Chen, Iffath Sharif, Victoria Strokova, Janet Heisey, Nazia Moqueet, Timothy Clay

👏 Big applause to 🇪🇸 Spain for its early €400M commitment to #IDA21- a 37% increase from the last replenishment! This strong dedication will support The World Bank's #IDA in reaching the world’s most vulnerable, creating pathways for those furthest behind. #IDAFinancing #EndPoverty #WBGMeetings

The The World Bank's #GenderStrategy2030 is a pivotal step towards women’s empowerment and reducing the gender gap. By focusing on expanding economic opportunities—especially for women further behind—this strategy is a catalyst for #AcceleratingEquality and sustainable progress toward #EndingPoverty. Prioritizing women’s participation in global development is not only just but essential for broader socioeconomic growth. Together, we can build a more inclusive and prosperous world where every woman has the chance to realize her potential. #GenderEquality #WBG

Join our growing team! Applications now open for our Senior Director of Finance & Administration position, based in #Nairobi, #Kenya. Full description: https://lnkd.in/dtd8Skkz #hiring

What will it take for #women to achieve their full economic potential and transform the world? Join us at the #WBGMeetings on Oct 24 at 9AM EDT to discuss how to #AccelerateEquality: http://wrld.bg/y7y050TFOyK    

During the Annual Meetings this week at The World Bank, we met with various teams to discuss the invaluable role the Bank and its financial support through IDA plays in driving social and economic development in low- and middle-income countries. We stressed how critical it is that IDA21 be the largest replenishment yet to respond to the setbacks and crises we’ve witnessed and can anticipate in the years ahead, which will undoubtedly affect those furthest behind most. We laud the Bank’s efforts to more intentionally reach people living in abject poverty through government programs - with a greater emphasis on women thanks to Hana Brixi and her team’s new Gender Strategy. We are grateful to have contributed to the strategy and are committed to advancing government-led Graduation programs, which enable women in extreme poverty to create sustainable livelihoods and transform their households and communities. As the World Bank turns toward its final IDA meeting in December, let us remember that it is through multisectoral partnerships and mechanisms like IDA that we can assist countries in strengthening existing systems and not only protecting the poorest but also equipping them with the resources and tools needed to realize their potential and boost human capital. #IDA21 #WorldBankAnnualMeetings2024