About CDP
Who We Are
Coastal Development Partnership (CDP) is an independent public-interest organization in Bangladesh that connects people, institutions, evidence, and resources to strengthen collective capability and enable more inclusive, accountable, and resilient development.
At a Glance
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Established: 1997
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Identity: Independent
Public-Interest System Integrator -
Focus: Climate Justice, Inclusive
Development, Accountable Governance -
Engagement: Local • National • Global
Our Purpose & Direction
Just and Resilient Bangladesh.
The future we aspire to help build.
The long-term changes we seek to advance through our work and partnerships.
Enabling Accountable Collective Action.
We connect people, institutions, knowledge, and resources to strengthen collective capability to:
- Protect rights.
- Sustain ecosystems.
- Manage risks.
- Generate inclusive public benefits.
Who We Serve
We work in the public interest, with particular attention to communities facing climate risks, poverty, exclusion, discrimination, and unequal access to opportunities and services.
Our Role & Contribution
We act as a public-interest systems integrator, bringing people and institutions together, strengthening the foundations for cooperation, and building long-term capability for change.
Soft Infrastructure for Resilient Development
The rules, processes, knowledge systems, coordination mechanisms, participation arrangements, and accountability structures that enable people and institutions to work together effectively.
What We Contribute
- Connect diverse actors and efforts
- Strengthen institutional capability
- Support inclusive and evidence-informed decisions
- Link local experience with national and global processes
Our Values & Accountability
Integrity
Acting ethically and responsibly.
Inclusion
Enabling meaningful participation and equal opportunities.
Justice
Protecting rights and addressing exclusion.
Learning & Innovation
Using evidence, reflection, and experience to improve action.
Our Accountability
We are accountable to the communities we work with, our partners, and the public interest we serve. This means being transparent about our work, listening to feedback, using resources responsibly, protecting people from harm, and upholding high standards of governance.
Our Institutional Journey
A progressive and connected transition across six phases.
Stronger Connections.
Better Public Outcomes.
Building the collective capability through which people and institutions can shape a more just, inclusive, and resilient future.