The call was made at the launch of “Shishuder Budget Patth Shohaika”, a child friendly version of the national budget of Bangladesh, prepared jointly by the Finance Division and UNICEF Bangladesh. “It is now increasingly acknowledged that children hold the key to development. No investment will be more effective and efficient than to invest in children to give them a good start in life,” said Beigbeder. While urging the government to increase the proportion of national budget allocation for child-related initiatives, Beigbeder also suggested the establishment of a permanent Child Focus Budget Unit at the Finance Division to provide technical support to all other relevant ministries/agencies. The publication has been prepared to increase awareness of the public finance processes among adolescent boys and girls and the impact it has on their well-being.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 16, 2016 18:50 UTC