A mapping and capacity gap analysis of the Social Service Workforce for child protection in Bangladesh.
This report presents the findings of a comprehensive mapping and capacity gap analysis of the Social Service Workforce (SSWF) for child protection in Bangladesh, ending in December 2023. This work was commissioned by UNICEF Bangladesh in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare (MoSW) and the Department of Social Services (DSS). The assessment aimed to understand the size, scope, structure, and capacity of the workforce, and to identify strategic actions to strengthen the delivery of child protection services in line with the Children Act 2013 and international standards.
The study assessed the government and non-government social service workforce responsible for preventing and responding to violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children. It applied the UNICEF-Global Social Service Workforce Alliance (GSSWA) guidelines, covering workforce planning, development, and support, with specific attention to vulnerable children, emergency responsiveness, and coordination mechanisms.