Building Skills for Climate-Resilient Water Management
The Climate-Smart Agriculture and Water Management (CSAWM) Project (BWDB Part) is a Government of Bangladesh initiative with the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and the World Bank. Under Package Nos. CSAWMP-WDB-PCU-WD-21 and WD-22, Management and Training International Ltd. (MTI Ltd.) serves as the Training Service Provider, delivering professional training to BWDB officials across thirteen disciplines.
Together, the two packages cover 75 batches of training for 1,875 BWDB officials (25 per batch), to be completed by 31 May 2027. Notifications of Award were issued on 29 March 2026 and the contracts were signed on 09 April 2026.
| Client | Project Director, CSAWM Project (BWDB Part), Bangladesh Water Development Board, Government of Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Delivered by | Management and Training International Ltd., as Training Service Provider |
| Packages | CSAWMP-WDB-PCU-WD-21 (40 batches, 1,000 officials) and CSAWMP-WDB-PCU-WD-22 (35 batches, 875 officials) |
| Period | 2026 – 2027 |
| My role | IT team lead; Training Portal, database and digital integration |
What the Training Covers
Package 21 offers six disciplines: Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM); Participatory Water Management Rules 2014; Financial Management, Accounting and Auditing Systems; Operation and Maintenance of FCD/FCDI Projects; Project Monitoring and Evaluation; and Agricultural Extension and Water Management Services.
Package 22 offers seven disciplines: Quality Control and Construction Management; Project Management; Climate-Smart Agriculture and Water Management; Land Acquisition and Resettlement; Surveying; Training of Trainers; and DPP Preparation and Economic Analysis.
My Role and Key Contributions
- Training Portal Development: Designed and developed the Training Portal for participant information collection, pre-test and post-test examinations, automated result generation, and online collection of training and trainer evaluations, with report analysis and generation.
- Database and Digital Integration: Created and maintain the training database; integrated a digital attendance application and a digital payment system into the training workflow.
- IT Team Leadership and Coordination: Lead and supervise the IT team and coordinate with the Project Office on the conduct and implementation of the training programme.
Package 21 Progress
As reported on 1 November 2026, the first five batches ran between 23 June and 17 September 2026. Among the 116 participants with both test scores on record, the mean score rose in every batch.
Package 22 Progress
As reported on 1 November 2026, the first six batches ran between 01 July and 10 September 2026. Among the 120 participants with both test scores on record, the mean score again rose in every batch.
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