10. Chars Livelihoods Programme CLP2 £68m Purpose: Improve livelihoods, incomes and food security of at least 1 million extreme poor and vulnerable men, women and children living on remote char islands of NW Bangladesh CLP1 (2004-10) Bogra Jamalpur Gaibandha Kurigram Sirajganj CLP2 (2010-16) Gaibandha Kurigram Lalmonirhat Nilphamari Rangpur Pabna Tangail
Labour rates vs. market daily rate vs. piece rate average daily earnings provide employment floor – especially important during monga season Accountability - sign board, phone numbers. Leakage investigations – independent verification -> direct investigation -> follow up by NGO / UP (leading to necessary disciplinary action).
Erosion rates Predicted lifespan of raised plinth is average approx. 15 years Core selected HHs 2.6% disappear due to river erosion per year Need to consider use of GIS to improve location selection Eviction High value residence, higher rent demands & eviction threat Strength in (even small) numbers Moved by “Choice” Relocation = dislocation Perception that moving to new location is a condition of accessing other benefits
