Bangladesh Women and Child Development Society (BWCDS) follows a structured framework for governance, management, risk management, and global collaboration. This ensures accountability, ethical conduct, program quality, and sustainable impact.
1. Governance & Decision-Making Process
BWCDS follows a transparent, participatory, and accountable governance system. Authority flows from the General Body to the Executive Committee and is operationalized through the Executive Director and senior management.
- Strategic decisions, policy approvals, and long-term planning are undertaken by the General Body and Executive Committee.
- Operational decisions are managed by the Executive Director in consultation with department heads.
- Community feedback and field-level insights are incorporated through a bottom-up approach.
2. Management & Internal Control System
A robust internal system ensures operational efficiency and compliance, with defined roles, reporting lines, and standard operating procedures.
- Regular coordination meetings
- Monthly and quarterly progress reviews
- Financial controls and approval hierarchies
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Internal supervision and reporting mechanisms
4. Risk Management Framework
BWCDS identifies, assesses, and mitigates organizational and programmatic risks to ensure continuity and effectiveness.
- Operational Risks: Planning, staff training, supervision
- Financial Risks: Budgeting, audits, internal checks
- Program Risks: Monitoring, community engagement, adaptive planning
- Compliance Risks: Adherence to laws, policies, donor conditions
- Reputational Risks: Ethical conduct, transparency, responsible communication
