Deltacountry Bangladesh

Strengthening the bilateral cooperation in water and adaptive delta management
Partners for Water is committed to enhancing the bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and the Netherlands in water and adaptive delta management. As Bangladesh prepares to graduate from its ‘Low Development Country’ status in 2026, our cooperation is evolving from government-to-government engagement to broader relationships involving financing institutions, the private sector, NGOs and knowledge institutes. Our strategic focus includes supporting the implementation of the BDP2100 and fostering collaboration between the Bangladesh and Dutch water sectors.

Improving asset management in water and adaptive delta management
Partners for Water aims to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 ‘ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all’ by shifting the paradigm from the traditional ‘build, neglect and repair’ (BNR) cycle to a more sustainable approach of ‘build, maintain and improve’. This involves addressing the root causes of the BNR cycle and emphasizing the importance of long-term asset management, the adoption of integrated and innovative approaches and collaborations for sustainable asset management practices.

Aligning NL Water Cooperation with Bangladesh Planning
The Netherlands’ water cooperation with Bangladesh is closely aligned with the BDP2100 and emphasises ownership and participatory water management. By co-designing, co-financing and co-implementing local projects and focusing on innovative finance, we aim to accelerate the implementation of BDP2100 while addressing climate initiatives, gender equality and social progress. As the Netherlands transitions to a ‘Knowledge Partner,’ the overarching goal is to strengthen our role in advancing sustainable water management practices in Bangladesh.