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Producing the Soft Infrastructure for Resilient Development

Because Capabilities Exist.

But They Are Often Disconnected.

CDP connects people, institutions, knowledge, and resources to turn capabilities into collective action for a more resilient, just, and inclusive Bangladesh.

People
Institutions
Resilient
Futures
Why Our Work Matters

Resilience is a Continuous Capability

Projects end. Risks remain. People continue to face insecurity and uncertainty. Resilience grows when people and institutions can adapt and act together as conditions change.

We help strengthen the connections that make that possible.

What We Do
Climate Justice

Climate Justice

  • Climate Resilience • Just Energy Transition
  • Loss & Damage
Inclusive Development

Inclusive Development

  • Locally Led Development • Gender &
  • Disability Inclusion
Accountable Governance

Accountable Governance

  • Inclusive Institutions • Effective
  • Development Cooperation
30+ Years of Public-Interest Practice

Independent Public-Interest Organization

1.25M+ People Engaged

Systems Integrator

95+ Projects

Soft Infrastructure Producer

BDT 400M+ Portfolio

Institutional Capability Builder

20 Districts
200+ Organizations
Connected

Governance Facilitator

Our Way of Working

As an independent public-interest systems integrator, CDP works across people, institutions, knowledge, and resources to reveal what matters, align what is fragmented, connect what is disconnected, and enable collective action.

Producing Soft Infrastructure
for Collective Action and Resilient Development

CDP helps people and institutions work together for climate development, climate justice, and inclusive public benefit.

We work within and across existing institutions — not to replace their mandates, but to strengthen the connections and conditions for collective action.

Where We Work

Locally Rooted. Connected Across Governance Scales.

Community
People and places
Local
Local governments
Subnational
Districts and divisions
National
Policies and budgets
Regional
Cooperation
Global
Commitments

People at the Center

Our work begins with people — their rights, realities, knowledge, and priorities, particularly those who face greater barriers to participation, influence, services, and opportunities.

Women
& Girls
Youth
Climate-
Vulnerable
Persons with
Disabilities
Small-Scale
Producers
Marginalized
Communities
Local
Leaders

We work where challenges are experienced, where decisions are made, and where the connections between them need strengthening.

Explore Our Connected
Working Landscape
BEYOND PROJECTS. TOWARD ENDURING CHANGE.

We invest in the people, relationships, and institutions that help development keep working long after projects end and reach the people who need it most.