ADAB serves as the leading network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bangladesh, dedicated to fostering collaboration, policy dialogue, and strategic development across the sector. As the apex body of NGOs, ADAB actively engages with its member organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to address key issues related to policy, organizational growth, and effective management. Any NGO legally registered and operating in Bangladesh is eligible to become a member of ADAB, gaining access to a powerful platform for advocacy, capacity building, and collective action.

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What We do

ADAB, as a coordinating and representative body, works primarily with its Member Organizations (MOs), government and other institutions relevant to policy and strategic issues for organizational development and management.

Coordination and Networking

At the heart of any effective network lies strong coordination and ADAB excels in fostering meaningful connections among its diverse stakeholders. Through proactive coordination and strategic networking, ADAB engages a wide spectrum of actors, including member organizations, government bodies, civil society, development partners, media, technical institutions, and peer networks. A key focus of this effort is to build and sustain a collaborative Government-NGO (GO-NGO) relationship, paving the way for an enabling environment where NGOs can thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development.

Policy Advocacy

ADAB takes various advocacy and campaign initiatives to bring changes in policy and legislation for the greater interest of the masses. It also facilitates any emerging issues related to NGO regulation and operation. ADAB usually advocates for formulating new policies and changing existing ones to cope with changed situations and requirements in the specific field. It continues advocacy and networking with its partners, actors in policy-making, local and national level civil society members, media, and other stakeholders of the development sectors.

Rights Promotion

All programs and activities of ADAB are aimed at upholding the rights and privileges of deprived people and defending the people whose rights are violated. The basic instruments for the promotion of rights are the different UN Conventions and Declarations, assertions of the Bangladesh Constitution, and relevant laws and acts.

Capacity Building

Since the early stage of ADAB, the capacity building of MOs has been recognized as one of its core functions. ADAB usually provides support to the Member Organizations both in the areas of organizational development and proper implementation and quality control of their programs through institutional policy development, governance, training, mentoring, and monitoring.

Why Choose Us

Advantages of Becoming a Member of ADAB

Your organization will get the following advantages…

Coordination & Networking

Maintain effective communication, coordination, and cooperation with the Government, national and international organizations, and various networks.

Policy Advocacy & Campaign

To raise people’s awareness on equal citizenship, the role of NGOs in SDG implementation, drug prevention, extremism, good governance in NGOs, Go-NGO coordination, etc.

Information & Communication

ADAB exchanges and shares information on government policies, donors’ positions and funding strategies, and the issues affecting the development sector and NGOs.

Resource Mobilization

To help implement cooperation and activities received from the government and other institutions.

Capacity Development

As part of the capacity building of the Member Organizations, ADAB arranged different types of training and workshops around the year.

National Level Advocacy Hub

ADAB raises voice with the Government and other relevant stakeholders in favor of its member organizations.

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Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh

ADAB Network Coverage at a Glance

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Core Activities

What We do

Coordination and Networking

Policy Advocacy

Rights Promotion

Capacity Building

Why Choose Us

Advantages of Becoming a Member of ADAB

Coordination & Networking

Policy Advocacy & Campaign

Information & Communication

Resource Mobilization

Capacity Development

National Level Advocacy Hub

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