The Australian High Commission in Dhaka has announced that it will provide AUD 28 million to NGO BRAC under the strategic partnership agreement till 2025.
Australian High Commissioner Jeremy Bruer reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to this Arrangement with BRAC Executive Director Asif Saleh in a signing ceremony on Tuesday.
“Australia and BRAC have built a strong relationship for over a decade under the SPA. We share a joint commitment to innovation, inclusive growth, the most marginalised people and gender equality. I’m very pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership as part of Australia’s support to Bangladesh to help address the impact of COVID-19 and support inclusive economic recovery”, the High Commissioner said.
"We are extremely pleased to embark on the third phase of the SPA with Australia. Over the past decade, our partnership has tackled some of the most pressing challenges posed by poverty, refugee crises and gender inequality. Considering the socio-economic damage caused by COVID-19, this renewed partnership between trusted friends could not have come at a more crucial time,” said the BRAC executive director.
