Profile of RTM International Statement of RTM.pdfProfile of RTM International Research, Training and Management (RTM) International . Capacity Statement. Research, Training and Management

Profile of RTM International

Research, Training and Management (RTM) International

Capacity Statement

Research, Training and Management (RTM) International was established as an independent NGO in 1994 with the name 'JSI Research and

Training Institute, Bangladesh (JSI Bangladesh) and as an affiliate of John Snow Incorporated, a leading public health organization incorporated in the USA. JSI Bangladesh primarily worked in the field of primary and reproductive health. With the broadening of the sphere of its activities, the organization has been re-named as RTM and its expanded range of activities now include health and population research, training and program management. JSI Bangladesh, before it was renamed as RTM, received patronage and partial financial support from John Snow Incorporated, USA since its inception in 1994. From July 2004, JSI USA phased out its financial support and the organization is now operating independently as RTM. The mission of RTM is to improve the health and education services to the poor and underserved throughout South Asia. RTM provides technical assistance and develops the capacities of Bangladeshi and regional organizations, including government, departments, donor agencies and non-government organizations, in the areas of organizational development, research and evaluation, private sector healthcare, quality assurance, as well as program management and support. RTM is committed to its core values, which include professionalism, mutual respect, equal opportunity, innovation, customer service and excellence. RTM has a decentralized and accountability-based management style as a way to guarantee the achievement of its mission, and the growth and sustainability of its work. RTM aims to: ● Promote individual's right to reproductive healthcare services and assist people,

especially women and children, to access them; ● Work for the betterment of education, women development, environment and

governance to improve the quality of life of the people, particularly those from the poor communities;

● Provide high quality technical and information support for the design, implementation and evaluation of program activities and ensure development of the local capacity to undertake and continue such work; and

• Act as a regional resource organization to promote partnership and networking for augmenting the resource base of organizations providing healthcare and education services to the people.

Resources and Expertise: RTM has a core group of highly trained professionals each with a specific niche in service delivery, program management, training, documentation, dissemination and write-ups, quality assurance, evaluation and research studies. It houses an excellent team of professionals with medical, public health, economics, education, research, business administration and other diverse backgrounds. Its Chief Executive, Dr. Ahmed Al-Kabir has global experience in large program development and management. He is assisted by the Deputy Chief Executive, two Directors and a number of program specialists. RTM has five units: Research and Evaluations Unit, Program Management and Support Unit,

RTM International (formerly JSI Research & Training Institute, Bangladesh) is working since 1994 as a non-profit organization


Technical and QA Support Unit, Special Initiative Unit and Administration and Finance Unit. It has provided technical assistance and capacity building support to various organizations. It has conducted research and evaluation in diverse areas. It also provides write up, editing, translation, events management and other consultancy services to local and international organizations. RTM has positioned itself as a regional resource center for South Asia to carry out technical assistance and other consulting assignments, particularly in Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and Afghanistan, where it is able to call on a broad network of partner organizations. RTM maintains close linkages with a number of leading NGOs and private organizations in Bangladesh and in other neighboring countries. It has established a network of NGOs and charitable organizations working in Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. RTM is an active member of the Bangladesh STI/AIDS Network, Bangladesh Breastfeeding Foundation and the White Ribbon Alliance. RTM is playing a leadership role through its functioning as the secretariat for the ‘Bangladesh Monitoring and Evaluation Network (BDMEN)’ and is currently the chair of ‘Bangladesh Network for Urban Health (BNUH)’. Another strength of RTM is its close association with John Snow Inc. Research and Training Institute, USA and a few other leading technical support organizations around the world. RTM is able to access state-of-the-art technical resources and expertise of JSI USA and other partner organizations throughout the world. RTM maintains a database of national and international consultants whose services can be availed of at a short notice. The activities of RTM range from program implementation to BCC, research, training and evaluation. Some of the accomplishments of RTM are given below: 1. CAPACITY BUILDING:

i. Competency Based Training (CBT) program on Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC). RTM provided technical assistance to the governments of the South Asian region (Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan) in strengthening their programs of safe motherhood under Columbia University's Averting Maternal Death and Disability (AMDD) program. This program, focusing on the competency based training (CBT) in Emergency Obstetric Care was implemented by concerned government departments with the technical assistance from RTM and UNICEF Country offices (December 2002 – December 2005).

ii. Training of Government Planning Officials on Population and Development: RTM conducted a training program for senior planning officials of the government on population and development issues. This training was implemented in association with Dhaka University (December 2003 - March 2005).



iii. Strengthening Syndromic Approach to RTI/STI case Management,

Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Infection Prevention, and Post-Abortion Care Services: In association with Marie Stopes Clinic Society, Bangladesh, RTM provided 6 day training to 256 doctors and paramedics working in 64 Maternal and Child Welfare Centers throughout Bangladesh. It also provided one-day orientation to 3200 district, upazila and union level GoB health officials to make them aware of the program and how it would benefit the mothers and children. The duration of the project was one year (August 2003 - September 2004).

iv. Capacity Building of BSWS. RTM was commissioned by Family Health International, Bangladesh Country Office, to build the programmatic, administrative and financial capacity of a local NGO 'Bandhu Social Welfare Society’ (BSWS) working for prevention of HIV/AIDS (April-June 2005).

v. Bangladesh AIDS Program. RTM is a partner of FHI Bangladesh in the implementation of a three-year 'Bangladesh AIDS Program' (2005-2008) funded by USAID. In the program RTM is working to promote the accountability of the implementing NGOs in project implementation and augment their planning and management skills necessary to build a more sustainable program. It works for NGO capacity building to design, implement, monitor and evaluate HIV prevention program.

vi. Demand-based Reproductive Health Commodity Project (DBRHCP). Under the DBRHC Project, RTM is working for capacity building and systems improvement in two rural upazillas and one urban location. The project will improve the capacity of at least 172 health personnel of the state-run local-level health service delivery points (Union Family Welfare Centers and Rural Dispensaries) as well as that of 3400 workers belonging to the NGOs and private sector working in the project area. The program started in 2005 and is expected to continue till March 2009.

vii. Pilot Tests of AI Communication Trainings in eight Selected Districts of Bangladesh. For the Academy for Educational Development (AED), RTM worked for designing and implementing a series of training workshops to support the Government of Bangladesh’s animal health sector. The purpose of this assignment was to strengthen the capacity of the district animal health veterinarians, upazilla and community based health workers in eight districts Khulna, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Chittagong, Barishal, Comilla, Dhaka, in Bangladesh in prevention, control and report of Avian Influenza (AI). The training program was initiated in July 2007 and is continuing.

viii.Capacity Building, Awareness and outreach activities under United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR): RTM signed a contract with UNHCR in October 2007 to undertake some sustainable interventions in the health for the Myanmar refugees living in the two official camps at Ukia and Teknaf under Cox’s Bazar district. The project team is training 56 youth and adolescents (50% male;50% female) on STI,RTI, HIV/AIDS and other RH issues. This group will be the change agents to increase the awareness to the rest of their peer population. Besides 14 CTBAs are being trained for ensuring Safe Maternal and Newborn Health at the community level with a view to reducing maternal and child mortality. RTM is planning to strengthen these programs and ensure Essential Service Delivery (ESD) services for the refugee population. One of the important components of the activities for 2008 and beyond thus will



include ensuring ESD including STI/HIV/AIDS services through chosen community members/group.

ix. Training an Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor (AMTSL): The "National task Force on Prevention of Post-Partum Haemorrhage" recommended training on 'Active Management of Third Stage of Labor' for GoB and NGO service providers (doctors, nurses and FWVs) who provide maternal health services at the facility level. In collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services and the Directorate of Family Planning and under the guidance and support of EngederHealth, RTM is providing this training to 705 service providers of the districts of Sylhet, Sunamgonj, Habigonj, Moulvibazar and Brahmanbaria. In addition, 375 community skilled Birth Attendants of these districts will receive orientation. The training program is expected to be completed by June 2008.

2. ADVOCACY: i. RTM provided technical assistance to the Planning Commission of the

Government of Bangladesh in organizing five policy dialogues on various population and reproductive health issues with the financial support from UNFPA. These dialogues were held with the policy makers, civil society members and other stakeholders. The issues addressed in the Dialogue were:

• Population Growth and Development Challenges of MDGs and PRSP; • Urbanization, environment and population growth; • Violence against women: Legal and social security measures; • Interaction between service providers and community leaders and

community participation; • Addressing hard-to-reach, remote and low-performing areas to reduce

fertility.

The policy dialogues identified the long-term policy implications and helped reinforce the ongoing efforts towards development and poverty reduction. The dialogues were held between December 2004 and December 2005.

ii RTM implemented a project "Advocacy on STI/HIV/AIDS in two selected municipalities by women ward commissioners" with financial assistance from UNICEF. The project aimed to develop an effective community partnership leading to increase in awareness on STI/HIV/AIDS among the communities of Syedpur and Parbatipur Municipalities. The project period was September 2005 - June 2006.

iii. RTM provided technical assistance to the Family Planning Association of Bangladesh () under an agreement with International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) to (a) review FPAB/IPPF policies for setting up a center of excellence on access (b) mapping of critical partners and (c) capacity building of FPAB staff.

iv. RTM in association with Swisscontact-KATALYST is working on nurturing and mentoring innovativeness and business opportunities in the private healthcare sector. Development and improvement in the private healthcare service provisions are the main objectives of the project which is expected to support and facilitate business and new ventures in the private healthcare market resulting in



better quality of healthcare. RTM is organizing a series of round table discussions in collaboration with private universities and media partners to improve the image of nursing in Bangladesh.

3. RESEARCH, EVALUATION AND MONITORING:

Some of the major research and evaluation activities undertaken by RTM are given below: Urban Health

i. RTM was a member of the team to review DFID's Better Health for the Urban Poor (BHUP) project. The evaluation was helpful in using lessons learned and other information to apprise DFID and other development partners about the urban health situation in Bangladesh. The study was conducted during October-November, 2003.

ii. RTM was involved in a study commissioned by DFID on the design issues of urban health service delivery programs during October -November 2003. This study recommended the ways and means to deepen the reach and widen the geographical coverage of health services to the residents of the country's urban areas.

iii. RTM participated in the final evaluation of the USAID supported Child Survival Programs of CONCERN Bangladesh in two urban areas during August-September 2004. This evaluation has been useful in taking up projects for replication in other municipalities.

iv. RTM evaluated the UNFPA project 'Strengthening RH Services for Urban Poor' being implemented through city corporations under the Local Government Division of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives'.

Study on the Injecting Drug Users RTM was commissioned in September 2004 by Family Health International (FHI), Bangladesh Country Office, to undertake a study entitled "Assessment of Injecting Drug Users '(IDUs) Sexual Network and Risk Behavior in Indonesia and Bangladesh'. This study probed into the sexual behavior of IDUs in Bangladesh who are considered to be the most vulnerable among the at risk populations to contract HIV/AIDS. Evaluation of Community Clinic Pilots RTM conducted during October - November 2004 an evaluation of the country's community clinics pilots managed on behalf of the Government of Bangladesh by Partners in Health and Development (PHD), NGO services Delivery Program (NSDP) and Plan International. The study identified the strengths and weaknesses of the three pilots and apprised the government and development partners of the lessons learnt for appropriate policy decision. The study was jointly funded by CIDA, USAID and DFID.



Evaluation of Reproductive Health Projects RTM, on being assigned by UNFPA, carried out evaluation of two government projects on reproductive health. The evaluations were conducted during August-November 2005. The projects were :

• 'Capacity Development through Training for RH Program', being implemented through the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; and

• 'Strengthen BCC Unit to Support Advocacy Activities' being implemented by the IEM Unit of the Directorate of Family Planning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Review the Implementation of Facility-based IMCI RTM conducted during July-October 2005 a review of the implementation of facility based IMCI for Service Provision with Trained Human Resources, Essential Supplies and Drugs, Facility Utilization, Coverage and Quality of Care. The study was commissioned by UNICEF and the Directorate of Health. Public Expenditure Review The Health Economics Unit of MOHFW assigned RTM the task of conducting a study on Public Expenditure Review 2003 in the health and population sector. The study began in April 2006 and the final report was submitted in June 2006. Post-implementation Peer review of BHARP Project European Union commissioned RTM to review Bangladesh Health Action Research Project of ICDDR,B (November - December 2005). Evaluation of Country Program of GRCS RTM conducted a review of the country program in Bangladesh of German Red Cross Society (November - December 2005). Business Development Services in the Private Healthcare Sector A series of studies have been conducted by RTM in collaboration with Swisscontact-KATALYST which show that healthcare personnel, especially nurses, have a critical role to play in the effective delivery of healthcare services and there is a dearth of skilled nurses in Bangladesh. Inadequate nursing knowledge and skills result in poor service delivery. RTM has conducted two market assessment studies in the ‘private sector nurses/paramedics skill training’ and ‘medical information services in Bangladesh’. It has also conducted a review on the ‘policy advocacy for certification of nurses and paramedics skill development programs’ in Bangladesh. Behavioral Surveillance Survey 2006 (BSS 2006-2007) Behavioral surveillance is undertaken on an annual basis to document behaviors leading to vulnerability for HIV infection among selected population groups and to determine trends of behaviors over the rounds of surveillance Five rounds of surveillance have been completed so far by ICDDR,B, CARE-Bangladesh. Org Marg Quest and HIV/AIDS Research and Welfare Center. FHI Bangladesh commissioned RTM to conduct the 6th



round of BSS (July 2006-July 2007). In total 7,700 individuals from different vulnerable groups under various geographical locations were surveyed in the sixth round. The draft report has been submitted to FHI Bangladesh. Rapid Situation Assessment FHI Bangladesh assigned RTM the task of conducting Rapid Situation Assessment in 4 selected areas to gather strategic information on the magnitude of most at risk groups' prevailing situation with regard to their risk behavior and networking. These tasks were undertaken during September 2006. Beneficiary Incidence Analysis Study (BIA) RTM has conducted the Beneficiary Incidence Analysis on being commissioned by the Health Economics Unit of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). The BIA seeks to determine who benefits from public health expenditure in Bangladesh health sector according to criteria such as: age, sex, and socio-economic status. The aim of the proposed study was to assess the distribution of benefits both in monetary terms, as well as more qualitative aspects of the utilization process. The results of the study will help the policy makers to determine whether or not public services are reaching the poor and other marginalized groups. The study was completed in 8 months' time (September 2006 - May 2007) Assessment of Annual Development Program (ADP) RTM has conducted the assessment of Annual Development Program for utilization of National Sanitation Program which is jointly implemented by DPHE, LGED and UNICEF. The assessment primarily focused on the following issues a) the amount of fund released and how it tallied with the planned one b) review of actual expenditure of the LGI and its pattern and c) the allocation and utilization of ADP funds as per agreed plan. In addition the final report of the assignment included comments on the efficiency and effectiveness of program implementation of Local Government and its overall capacity to effectively implement the policy in the sector and the tasks assigned; comments and analysis on ADP allocation and its procedures and recommendations regarding alternative or modified utilization of ADP allocation and procedures that are sustainable in the long term and that can deal effectively with both the hardware and software aspects of sanitation, hygiene promotion and social mobilization. The assignment was funded by UNICEF and its duration was four months (February 2007-June 2007). Performance Assessment of Partner NGOs under Social Development Foundation RTM conducted (November 2007-January 2008) a Performance Assessment of Partner Organizations under Social Development Foundation. SDF has taken steps to reduce vulnerabilities and expanded opportunities of the very poor, particularly women and to reduce poverty. SDF assigned Research, Training and Management (RTM) International the task to carry out a performance assessment covering qualitative and quantitative assessment of POs, in Jamalpur and Gaibandha, focusing particularly on PO performance, outputs and outcomes.



Bangladesh Health Watch (BHW) RTM has conducted a study on health service provider groups (July-October 2007) in the health sector with the financial support of Health Watch. The main theme of BWH Study 2007 was to examine services provided by some selected health service provider groups as well as the process of their training, recruitment and their incentives and salaries. The task of the assignment included (i) identify the services provided by Non-accredited Nurses (NANs), Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs). (ii) know the process of training and selection process for training of SBAs and their incentives, job satisfaction, job performance and attrition. (iii)assess the relevance of the training received by NANs and CHWs with those of the services provided by them. (iv)know the salaries, and incentives, job satisfaction, attrition of the NANs and CHWs (v) assess the job performance of the NANs and CHWs. RTM conducted a study on the training and supply of health workers (July-October 2007) in the health sector with the financial support of Bangladesh Health Watch Study. The scope of BHW Study 2007 was to observe the background, certification process, and institutional capacity, quality of training, utilization of training of CHW, and students of medical assistant, health technology and nursing courses. An Assessment of the Effect of Folk Theatre as a Communication Media for Avian Influenza Related Messages RTM conducted (May- July 2007) a study for UNICEF to determine the effectiveness of theatre as a communication intervention in rural areas in channelizing selected Avian and Human Influenza (AHI) related messages. The themes of the messages included-(i) general information on avian influenza (ii) migratory birds and bird-flu (iii) bio-security (iv) cleanliness and (v) cooking. The specific objectives of the assignment were (i) to identify the socio-demographic background of the theatre participants (ii) to assess the level of comprehension of each of the five messages by the theatre participants (iii) to determine the proportion of participants who are able to recall the core messages received (iv) to assess the attitude and willingness of the theatre participants to change practices based on the messages and (v) to determine the effectiveness of a theatre as a communication media to raise awareness and understanding of the AHI. For this assignment 513 theatre participants were interviewed from 14 districts of the 3 administrative divisions of Bangladesh. Technical assistance for designing and implementing Livelihood Strategies for adolescents in specific intervention areas: RTM on being commissioned by UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office reviewed and analyzed the planned and actual results vis-à-vis the project proposal and inception report submitted by JOBS. RTM also reviewed JOBS' project approach and its relationship with local partners in three districts by way of linkages with local/ international markets and how this has ultimately affected the adolescent girls. The study focused on the added value of the general livelihood training, the intermediate outcomes of the technical trainings, important lessons learned and the elements of sustainability. Evaluation of MICS3 (2008)

RTM, on behalf of JSI USA, conducted an evaluation of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey3 which was undertaken in 2006 to monitor the indicators of child development in Bangladesh. The MICS3 was coordinated by UNICEF with Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and Mitra and Associates as implementing partners. In addition to document



review, RTM team interviewed officials of UNICEF, BBS and Mitra and Associates as well as some field workers involved in the survey. Need Assessment Study of Nurses in Bangladesh RTM has been requested by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to conduct a study to assess the current and future demand for nurses in the country. Swiss-contact KATALYST has agreed to provide financial support to RTM to conduct the study. For the study, RTM has collected secondary data in the form of national level statistics on the various regessors from MoHFW, DGHS, BBS, WHO and other sources. For reliable projections the coefficients will be validated, which would require collection of primary data from various healthcare facilities. An econometric analysis will be done to estimate the number of nurses which will be required in the country over the next 10 years. Other studies/surveys RTM has conducted several studies during the last few years and has gathered

experience in conducting research studies and surveys. Important among them are: - Assessment of Met and Unmet Reproductive and Child Health Needs of Clients

of Urban Family Health Partnership (March 2001); - Adolescent and Reproductive Health: A baseline study from selected urban areas

of Bangladesh (February 2000); - A study on Customer Satisfaction Monitoring at UFHP clinics (September 2000); - A study to understand current popular perceptions of IUD (August 2000); - Activities undertaken by GoB and other partners implementing reproductive

rights and reproductive health recommendation: An Assessment (February 2001); - Health sector study of the urban industrial workers in Bangladesh (November

2001). - Three market assessment studies on private healthcare sector (2004). Performance Monitoring RTM worked as a resource organization for the Ministry of Health and Family

Welfare and development partners in designing a ‘Monitoring and Evaluation Plan’ of the Bangladesh health sector (HNPSP). The support through this consultancy will form the basis of government M&E Plan for the health sector and will cover both the routine MIS and periodic data management.

RTM has also provided refresher training to the government MCWC staff on the use of computer facilities for MIS. The training program covered all 64 MCWC’s of Bangladesh.

RTM successfully implemented the Urban Family Health Partnership (UFHP) project in collaboration with 24 service delivery NGOs. In order to ensure the highest level of service quality within the UFHP network, the quality of information, services and products as well as customer satisfaction were aimed to be improved. The NGOs performance analysis report was introduced to transform data already collected by the UFHP MIS into indicators of program success that would be useful to the managers for decision-making. Each report ranked clinic and NGO status and progress against each indicator, giving UFHP a way to identify and recognize those NGOs and clinics showing the most overall performance.



4. PROJECT DESIGN AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Dr. Ahmed Al-Kabir, President, Research, Training and Management (RTM) International, was appointed during February-June 2004 as the team leader to implement the Project Preparatory Technical Assistance (PPTA) project by RDP Medi Vision of Netherlands for the ADB funded Second Urban Primary Health Care Project in Bangladesh. Dr. Kabir prepared a design for the second phase of the Urban Primary Health Care Project of the Government of Bangladesh after evaluating the country's environment of primary health care and analyzing the poverty and social conditions in urban slums and the optimal use of infrastructure for the urban PHC.

RTM implemented during October 2003 - September 2004 a project of providing technical assistance to CONCERN Bangladesh in improving the quality of care and strengthening of partnerships among all members of the Municipal Health Committees under its Child Survival Program in two municipalities (Saidpur and Parbatipur) in Bangladesh.

RTM has provided technical assistance to International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) South East Asia Regional Office through a ‘Policy Review of FPAB’ and ‘Mapping exercise for selecting strategic partners’. It has also supported IPPF in conducting a management review and preparing quality improvement plans through participation in Technical Support Unit Activities. 5. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: RTM (formerly JSI Bangladesh) successfully implemented the US $ 28.5 million Urban Family Health Partnership (UFHP) project; the urban component of the USAID funded National Integrated Population and Health Program, in collaboration with 24 service delivery NGOs (1997-2002). During the five years, UFHP revolutionized the approach to primary and reproductive health care to the people. It offered high-impact high quality essential services package to the people who were earlier not in the habit of visiting a clinic to receive services. UFHP successfully provided integrated clinical and non-clinical family planning services, maternal health interventions, child health care including immunization, treatment of acute respiratory infections and diarrheal diseases, services for sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, treatment of tuberculosis and malaria, counseling and limited curative care. The service delivery points in the UFHP network provided services to over 14 million customers over the project life of 5 years. RTM is working as a partner implementing agency of the project on "Demand-based Reproductive Health Commodity Project” (DRHCP) by the Government of Bangladesh and UNFPA. In this project, RTM is responsible for "improved capacity of reproductive health service providers to meet local reproductive health needs (in particular family planning needs) more appropriately, through application of suitable BCC strategies resulting in positive behavior change in targeted areas". The project started from July 2005 and is expected to be completed by March 2009. In addition, RTM is offering technical assistance in collaboration with Swisscontact Katalyst to the private sector institutions in promoting nursing courses, initiating an image building campaign for the profession of nursing, continuing medical education for



health professionals, especially B.Sc. course in Nursing to private medical colleges, private hospitals, and private universities. Recently it has signed an agreement with UNFPA for providing ESD services to Myanmar refugees through two IPDs in the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. Nearabout 58 staff are deployed for providing these services. 6. PARTNERSHIP VENTURES:

Partnership with PATH, a US-based NGO: RTM has recently signed an agreement with Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) to implement Chlorhexidine (CHX) for Umbilical Cord Care Project for reduction in neonatal mortality due to infection of the umbilical stump. Under the agreement, RTM will function as the local office of PATH and assist it in the following activities (a) policy advocacy with MoHFW for approval of national scaling-up of CHX product (b) policy advocacy with MoHFW for developing a policy and medical standard for CHX, (c) coordination with key stakeholders including SSFP, market research firm, private sector manufacturer etc. Partnership with Action for Enterprise, a US-based organization: RTM has recently signed an agreement with Action for Enterprise for setting up of a local office in Bangladesh. 7. PUBLICATIONS:

Bangladesh Country Paper on Maternal Health Situation In September 2007, UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office commissioned RTM to compile the Bangladesh Country paper on the situation of maternal health in the country, a fact sheet on the progress made towards MDG5 and a summary of the maternal health policy. These materials are expected to be disseminated among the senior policy planners from SAARC countries during the SAARC Summit Compendium of institutions working with HIV/AIDS (2006) RTM on being commissioned by WHO, South-East Asia regional office (New Delhi) compiled a compendium of institutions in Bangladesh working with Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS among young people. Child Health WHO, South East Asia Regional Office, New Delhi, commissioned RTM in October 2003 to compile a "Bangladesh Country Profile on Child Health". This publication contains in-depth analysis of the child health situation in Bangladesh. RTM also prepared a country brief on ‘Maternal and New-born Care in Bangladesh’ for WHO, SEARO in 2005.




Reproductive Health RTM also compiled a "Bangladesh Country Profile on Reproductive Health" for WHO, South East Asia Regional Office, New Delhi. This profile gives an insight into the problems and prospects of reproductive health in Bangladesh. Operational Manuals i. RTM provided technical assistance in the revision and updating of the Maternal and

Child Welfare Center (MCWC) Operation Manual of the Government of Bangladesh. The service providers of the MCWC now find the revised manual more helpful and user friendly.

ii. On being commissioned by WHO RTM has translated into Bangla the manual "Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth", a joint publication of WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF and World Bank. The Bangla version of the manual will be useful for doctors and paramedics attending to pregnancy and childbirth.

iii. RTM has translated two more guides into Bangla at the request of WHO. These are the manuals on 'Managing Newborn Problems : A guide for doctors, nurses and midwives" and "Pregnancy, Child birth, Postpartum and New born Care : A guide for essential Practice". The Bangla version of the manuals will be useful to the doctors and paramedics in Bangladesh.

8. WRITE-UP SERVICES UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office has entered into a long-term arrangement (LTA) with RTM for providing write-up services. Under this LTA, RTM undertook the task of writing reports of a workshop on nutrition organized by UNICEF (2 December 2004), a two-day National Consultation on Violence against children in Bangladesh (25-26 April 2005) and a workshop on "Accelerating Progress Towards Maternal Mortality Reduction" (6 May 2004) organized by DFID/UNICEF. 9. EVENTS MANAGEMENT RTM also undertakes events management activities on behalf of international organizations. It provided technical support to World Bank in conducting its Flagship Courses on Population and Development for two successive years, 2004 and 2005. RTM provided a full range of managerial and logistic support for successful implementation of the program. [

CONTACT PERSON:

Ahmed Al-Kabir, Ph.D Syed Anwarul Islam President Executive Director E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Research, Training and Management (RTM) International Navana Shefali, Suite 2/B & 2/C, House 11, Road 14

Gulshan South Avenue, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh Tel.: +88 02 9886992-3, Fax : +88 02 9886354, 8034638

E-mail: [email protected] ; Web : www.rtm-international.org

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