PKSF launches e-gp procurement training programme in Dhaka
A training programme titled "Procurement Process under the e-GP System" was inaugurated on Monday at the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) Bhaban in Agargaon, Dhaka.
Organised under the Extended Community Climate Change Project–Drought (ECCCP-Drought), the three-day programme, scheduled to conclude on 7 January, is being conducted for officials of PKSF's partner organisations.
The inaugural session was attended as chief guest by Chief Executive Officer (Secretary) of the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority) under the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED), SM Moin Uddin Ahmed. Managing Director of PKSF Md Fazlul Kader presided over the programme.
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In his address, SM Moin Uddin Ahmed highlighted the importance of the e-GP system in ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency in public procurement. He said providing training on the Public Procurement Rules 2025 and the e-GP-based procurement process was a key responsibility of BPPA. He also conducted a session during the training programme.
Speaking as the chair, PKSF Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader underscored the significance of the training, stating that PKSF remains committed to strengthening the capacity of its partner organisations and ensuring effective utilisation of resources for the welfare of rural communities. He expressed hope that the training would help maintain high standards at every stage of field-level procurement under the ECCCP-Drought project and urged participants to take part in all sessions with due importance.
The welcome address was delivered by Deputy Managing Director of PKSF Dr Fazle Rabbi Sadeque Ahmed.
It may be noted that with technical support from BPPA, a total of 54 officials from 18 partner organisations are being trained in two batches under the ECCCP-Drought project.
As a Direct Access Entity (DAE) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), PKSF is implementing the ECCCP-Drought project in 14 upazilas of Rajshahi, Naogaon and Chapainawabganj districts through 18 implementing partner organisations. The four-year project (2023–2027) has a total budget of around $30 million, comprising $25 million in GCF grants and $5 million in co-financing (loan) from PKSF.
The project aims to enhance the capacity of marginal and poor farmers to cope with climate change-induced drought through integrated water management. Key interventions include re-excavation of ponds and canals, installation of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) systems, expansion of drought-tolerant crops and fruit cultivation, and capacity building of public and private institutions on climate change.
