World Bank Helps Bangladesh Strengthen Public Institutions to Improve Transparency and Accountability
• Project Name: Strengthening Institutions for Transparency and Accountability (SITA) Project • World Bank Financing Amount: $250 million • Approval Date: June 12, 2025 CONTEXT Accelerating Bangladesh’s economic growth—fast enough to meet ambitious development targets and create jobs—requires stronger public institutions, greater transparency, and better data to inform decision-making. While the country has made some progress, gaps in public financial management, data systems, procurement, an...