BANGLADESH PROGRAM EVALUATION: PROMOTING GOVERNANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY (PROGATI) PROGRAM

The program was a four-year initiative designed to promote good governance, accountability, and transparency in various sectors. PROGATI was implemented by Millennium Partners under a contract with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Bangladesh. The program focused on several key areas, including the development of a national anti-corruption strategy, the establishment of a budget analysis and monitoring unit, and the promotion of transparency and accountability in the public sector. PROGATI also worked to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations and the media to promote good governance and anti-corruption efforts. The evaluation team conducted an extensive literature review, consulted with USAID and PROGATI staff, and interviewed stakeholders and beneficiaries. The team also observed PROGATI activities in a field trip to Khulna and organized focus groups and exchanges. The evaluation aimed to assess the impact and lessons learned from PROGATI for consideration in the design of a follow-on anti-corruption program. The PROGATI program achieved several key objectives, including the development of a national anti-corruption strategy and the establishment of a budget analysis and monitoring unit. The program also promoted transparency and accountability in the public sector, strengthened the capacity of civil society organizations, and supported the media in promoting good governance and anti-corruption efforts. The evaluation team found that PROGATI had a positive impact on the development of a national anti-corruption strategy and the establishment of a budget analysis and monitoring unit. The program also contributed to the promotion of transparency and accountability in the public sector, although some challenges remained. The evaluation team noted that PROGATI had a positive impact on the capacity of civil society organizations and the media to promote good governance and anti-corruption efforts. The evaluation team identified several lessons learned from PROGATI, including the importance of building strong partnerships with government, civil society, and the private sector. The team also noted the need for sustained support and resources to maintain momentum and achieve long-term results. The evaluation team recommended that future anti-corruption programs build on the successes of PROGATI and address the challenges and limitations identified in the evaluation. The PROGATI program was implemented in Bangladesh from 2007 to 2011, with a focus on promoting good governance, accountability, and transparency in various sectors. The program was designed to support the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (GOB) in its efforts to combat corruption. PROGATI was implemented by Millennium Partners under a contract with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Bangladesh.