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Practical Action is a global development charity, building sustainable lives and livelihoods on the frontlines of poverty and climate change.
Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone.
We believe where there’s action, there’s hope. That societies and economies can work for the benefit of all. That we can live within the planet’s means. That innovation and cooperation can conquer any challenge.
Working together with communities and our global partners, we’re developing innovate real-world solutions to build sustainable lives and livelihoods for people living on the frontlines of poverty and climate change. We’re turning surviving into thriving and overcoming injustice, especially for women and vulnerable groups.
Together we’re regenerating depleted land into productive farms; repurposing waste into energy; turning surviving into thriving. We’re accelerating what works,so solutions that start small can bring about big change.
Recent Submissions
Item Practical Action in Bangladesh: Practical Solutions for a Resilient and Inclusive Future(Practical Action, 2026-03)Practical Action is an international development organisation that has been working in Bangladesh since 1990, focusing on systemic change to tackle poverty and climate change. The organisation operates through two arms: an INGO and a specialised consulting arm (PAC Bangladesh). Its 2025–2030 Country Strategy addresses Bangladesh’s extreme climate vulnerability and evolving finance landscape through three core programmes: Green and Inclusive Economies, Urban Resilience, and Resilience to Climate Change, Nature, and Biodiversity Loss.Item Stories of SAMUNNATI: Digital Empowerment(Practical Action, 2026-03)This case stories booklet comprises of individuals’ photo stories from “Empowering Women Farmers with Digital Finance in Nepal (the SAMUNNATI Digital Finance) Project”. This project worked with women and smallholder farmers in the rural districts of Rukum East, Rolpa, and Dang in Nepal, to strengthen digital financial literacy and increase access to affordable and appropriate digital financial products (related to savings, payments, remittances, agri-insurance, and credit) to support agricultural value chains and enterprise development activities.Item Training Manual on PPP-Based Sustainable Plastic Waste Recycling Business Model(Practical Action, 2024-06)This training manual has been developed by Practical Action to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders involved in plastic waste management through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP)–based sustainable business model. It focuses on practical approaches to plastic waste collection, segregation, recycling, and safe disposal to ensure a cleaner and healthier urban environment. The manual targets waste management workers, local government representatives, private sector actors, and community-based organisations, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and operational understanding required to engage effectively in PPP-driven plastic recycling initiatives. By promoting collaboration, efficiency, and business-oriented practices, the manual aims to support the successful implementation and long-term sustainability of plastic waste recycling systems.Item Training Manual on Polythene Value Chain(Practical Action, 2024-06)This training manual, developed by Practical Action, provides a strategic framework for enhancing the polythene value chain in urban Bangladesh. Recognising the environmental and economic complexities of plastic waste, the curriculum focuses on professionalising the collection, sorting, and processing of polythene to create a more efficient and circular economy. The manual is designed to equip waste management cooperatives and entrepreneurs with the technical and commercial knowledge required to add value at every stage of the chain. It covers critical areas such as market analysis, quality control for recycled materials, and the development of sustainable business models. By bridging the gap between informal waste pickers and industrial recyclers, the module aims to improve the livelihoods of marginalised workers while reducing the environmental burden of polythene waste. Through collaborative partnerships with municipal authorities and private sector actors, the manual promotes a regulated, safe, and profitable value chain that contributes to cleaner cities and sustainable urban development.Item Training Manual on Occupational Health Safety, Safe Working Environment, and Labor Law for Plastic Waste Management Workers(Practical Action, 2026-02)This training manual, developed by Practical Action, provides a comprehensive framework for improving the lives of plastic waste management workers in urban Bangladesh. Recognising the hazardous nature of the sector, the curriculum focuses on three critical pillars: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), the creation of a Safe Working Environment, and adherence to Bangladesh Labour Law.
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