The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has unveiled a draft Strategic Plan (2025-2030), aimed at accelerating inclusive growth in Bangladesh.
The plan, presented at a meeting held at the PKSF Bhaban in Agargaon on Saturday, outlines a comprehensive strategy to address the changing socio-economic landscape, emerging technologies, and evolving dimensions of poverty.
PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan presided over the meeting, attended by members of the General and Governing Bodies, while Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader delivered the welcome remarks.
According to a press release, PKSF has consistently designed and implemented need-based programmes since its inception, adapting its initiatives to meet the growing and shifting demands of disadvantaged communities.
The organisation’s responsiveness and results-driven approach have earned it national and international recognition. However, the current context, marked by rapid socio-economic and technological shifts, calls for a recalibration of its operational framework.
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AKM Nuruzzaman, general manager of PKSF, presented the draft of the strategic plan, highlighting key pillars that will define the agency’s priorities for the next five years.
Earlier, on June 17, a view-exchange meeting titled ‘PKSF Strategy 2030’ brought together noted economists and development experts at the same venue. The experts reviewed the draft plan and commended PKSF’s contributions, while offering suggestions to further strengthen the strategic roadmap.
Speakers at both meetings expressed optimism that the finalised plan, once adopted, will reinforce PKSF’s role in promoting sustainable and inclusive development, especially for low-income and marginalized populations.
The 'PKSF Strategic Plan (2025-2030)' is scheduled to be approved on June 29.
In the 1980s, the government established a specialised institution for poverty alleviation through employment generation.
After years-long discussions with development partners, different ministries and top development experts, the government finally decided to found Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF).
This apex development organisation formally came into being on November 13, 1989. Ever since, PKSF has been working to fight poverty and improve lives across the country.