Transitional justice – a technical note

Purpose and use

This mid-term evaluation of the PACTA programme implemented by Transparency International Bangladesh assesses relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and 2 explores options for downsizing/repositioning under funding constraints. It is intended for Sida, SDC, FCDO, the Netherlands, TIB and partners to inform decisions on future programming and a viable, cost-effective model.

Conclusion

PACTA strengthened citizen-led accountability via CCC, ACG and YES structures and digital tools, aligning with national frameworks and prompting administrative responses. However, MEL remains output-focused and financial shortfalls require consolidation. Of the options analysed, programme redesign is the most balanced; systemic change offers longer-term sustainability but needs greater resources.

Recommendation

Prioritise core functions and key sectors (health, education, land); adopt a hybrid model with a small Dhaka HQ, 2–3 regional hubs, and expanded digital tools; reduce CCCs to divisional hubs; strengthen MEL with outcome indicators and full PACTApp integration; diversify funding via a mobilisation unit, CSR, and local partners; and formalise local ownership through MoUs.

Sexual corruption, defined as the abuse of entrusted authority to obtain sexual acts, undermines integrity, impartiality, and justice. In doing so, it damages public trust in governments, it poses a barrier to sustainable development and is a violation of human rights, primarily affecting women and girls. The purpose of this evidence brief is to provide knowledge about sexual corruption, why it is important to address in development cooperation, and what donors can do to prevent and respond to it.