Project Description

The Livelihoods Improvement of Urban Poor Communities Project (LIUPCP), funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by the Local Government Division (LGD) in partnership with UNDP, aimed to achieve sustainable improvements in the livelihoods and living conditions of the urban poor across Bangladesh. The project emphasized inclusive urban governance and participatory planning to strengthen local capacity for addressing urban poverty. To support evidence-based planning and policymaking, UNDP commissioned the preparation of Ward Poverty Atlases and Urban Poverty Profiles (UPP) for nine cities and municipalities. These tools were intended to visualize and analyze the multi-dimensional nature of urban poverty using spatial and socio-economic data. Disaster Management Watch was awarded the contract by UNDP to conduct this assignment. The firm was responsible for designing, analyzing, and producing ward-level poverty maps and city-level poverty profiles. Communication and Development was engaged as a Sub- Consultant to support visualization, communication design, and dissemination of the outputs.

Objectives and Scope

The assignment aimed to generate spatially referenced and evidence-based information on poverty distribution in selected cities to facilitate pro-poor urban planning. Specifically, the

objectives

were to

• Collect and analyze existing GIS data and urban poverty indicators.
• Produce Ward Poverty Atlases for all wards in nine selected cities.
• Develop Urban Poverty Profiles (UPP) integrating demographic, socio-economic, and service access data.
• Conduct participatory sessions with city stakeholders to validate findings and enrich the analysis.
• Design and deliver final products that are user-friendly for planning and policy purposes.

Service Provided By Communication and Development Limited

• Designed visual layouts for the Ward Poverty Atlas and Urban Poverty Profile using professional design software.
• Developed infographics, charts, and thematic map templates ensuring clarity and readability for non-technical stakeholders.
• Prepared high-quality printed and digital outputs (PDF and GIS-compatible formats).
• Supported facilitation of dissemination events through the creation of presentation decks and communication materials.

Key Deliverables

• Inception Report with Methodology and Work Plan
• GIS Database (Ward and Mahalla Boundaries, Settlement Data, Poverty Indicators)
• Nine Ward Poverty Atlases (City-wise)
• Nine Urban Poverty Profiles (City-wise)
• Final Analytical Report with Comparative Findings and Policy Recommendations
• Digital Data Package (Shapefiles, Excel Data, Metadata)
• Dissemination Workshop Presentation Materials