Equity, Social Inclusion, and Role of NGOs: The Case of Dhaka

As this rapid growth of Dhaka City is not commensurate with its industrial development, a significant portion of its population is living in informal settlements or slums where they experience the highest level of poverty and vulnerability. Many NGOs have taken either concerted or individual efforts to address socio-economic challenges in the city. Earlier results suggest that programs undertaken by NGOs have shown potential to positively contribute to fostering equity and reducing social exclusion. This paper attempts to explore what types of relevant NGO programs are currently in place taking the case of Dhaka city.