BIGD and CIG Sign MOU to Enhance Public Service Delivery in Bangladesh and Beyond

Joint Press Release between the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development and the Chandler Institute of Governance

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BANGLADESH and SINGAPORE, 6 July 2021 — The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and Bangladesh’s BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 6 July 2021.

The MOU establishes a partnership between both organisations to drive collaboration in designing and delivering innovative capacity building initiatives, the joint development of knowledge products, and communities of practice for public officers in Asia.

BIGD is a regional centre of excellence for governance, development and policy research at BRAC University based in Bangladesh.

The signing ceremony was held virtually due to the COVID-19 global crisis, and the MOU was signed by Dr Imran Matin, Executive Director of BIGD; and Mr Wu Wei Neng, Executive Director of CIG.

“BIGD is committed to enhancing the capabilities of public officials with one of the best Masters programs in Bangladesh with a goal of making our students effective agents of change. In 2020 we have renewed this ambition by reviewing and upgrading our Masters in Governance and Development program. This partnership with CIG is timely and extremely important for a more impactful effort in the region.”

Dr Imran Matin

Executive Director of BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD)

Mr Wu Wei Neng, Executive Director of CIG, also expressed CIG’s strong support for the partnership between both organisations:

“CIG is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting governments and public officers in the important work they do. Both organisations share a common goal in strengthening public leadership and public service delivery. As a centre for research on policy and development interventions, BIGD will be a valuable partner in our collaboration.”

Mr Wu Wei Neng

Executive Director of the Chandler Institute of Governance

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About BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD)

BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) is an independent, social science research and post-graduate teaching centre at BRAC University based in Bangladesh. BIGD works towards promoting innovation and improvement in governance and development processes for a just and prosperous society, by influencing policy and practice using rigorous research and by building fit-for-future capabilities through quality educational programmes.

For more news and information, visit http://bigd.bracu.ac.bd/ or follow BIGD on Twitter, and Facebook and LinkedIn

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About the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG)

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is a non-profit organisation that works with governments worldwide to build a strong and efficient public sector. We are a team of seasoned government practitioners grounded in real-world experience, focusing on the critical ‘how’ of governance in our partnerships with governments to strengthen institutions and systems, equip leaders, and share knowledge. Drawing on proven practices from Singapore and around the world, we tailor our solutions to each country’s unique needs – because context matters in governance. We are not affiliated with any national government or political party, and we do not represent any partisan or commercial interests. 

For more news and information, visit https://www.chandlerinstitute.org or follow CIG on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn @ChandlerINST

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