Evaluation of thirty eight Union Development Centres for Women in Bangladesh

Womenfolk in Bangladesh are in a deplorable socio-economic condition; they are required to stay mostly within the confines of their homes and outside the main stream of the country's development activities. The creation of awareness and development of appropriate skills are the two critical areas which deserve urgent, immediate attention. In this context the 38 Union Development Centres for women established so far, assume tremendous importance. Its evaluation is needed for deciding the future course of action.