INGO Forum Bangladesh

Coordination

The Forum Secretariat facilitates information sharing and mutual understanding among our members.

Advocacy

We mobilise the INGO Forum members on collective positioning on critical humanitarian issues.

Safety and security

The members of the INGO Forum are convinced that security, safety and well-being of humanitarian personnel prevail.

Liaison with national NGOs

The INGO members are committed to strengthening relationships, linkages and collaborative efforts .

About Us

What is INGO Forum

The INGO Forum is a platform for International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in Bangladesh

The INGO Forum is a platform for International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in Bangladesh. Established in response to the evolving needs of the development sector, the forum's mission is to:

Facilitate information exchange and collaboration among INGOs to improve their practices and jointly influence development efforts.
Work towards maximizing impact through collaborative approaches and establishing common ground on best practices.
Engage with the Government of Bangladesh on issues concerning INGOs.
Promote transparency, accountability, and adherence to the SDGs in the work of INGOs within Bangladesh.

Organisational History

The INGO Forum emerged in the late 2000s as a need for a separate platform for INGOs became evident. This arose from a shift in the national coordination mechanism for development agencies and the government's revision of the Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Act.

Initially, the forum focused on providing input on the act's revision and establishing its own structure and membership criteria. A significant event in 2011 solidified the forum's presence - a collaborative celebration of Bangladesh's independence with partner national NGOs.