Through its LGOV interventions, SDC in Bangladesh intends to facilitate decentralisation and devolution of power to local government bodies by working directly with them. In doing so, priority is given to enhance the role of the civil society in addressing the needs and rights of the poor people.

The Local Governance activities will focus on:

• Supporting civil society to become a key force in local governance by promoting participation and demanding accountability.
  
• Contribute to a more conductive policy framework for LGOV at the local and national level.
  
• Building capacity of local government to effectively serve the local population and be accountable to them.