Case Study: Polder 43/2A

Based on the experiences of the Early Implementation Project, the Government had decided to create a planning cell with a planning team within the Bangladesh Water Development Board, where planning has to be done considering all new concepts and techniques of planning. Accordingly the cell had started a programme by the name Integrated Planning for Sustainable Water Management (IPSWAM) financed by the Netherlands Government. Initially polder 43/2A was chosen as starting point for this programme and later the developed concept would be applied in other parts of Bangladesh. The researcher is a member of the planning team. He also choose polder 43/2A as the pilot area for his research work to develop a new approach and water management strategy for the whole year. The idea was that because of this the researcher could get logistic support and data facilities for his fieldwork. It would also enable him to strengthen the planning team by his study findings. Unfortunately the Integrated Planning for Sustainable Water Management (IPSWAM) programme is still waiting for final approval to start and the researcher has finished his study.