• Establish the current status (baseline) for the different SDG targets related to the water sector
• Take stock of all projects and programs undertaken with an explicit aim to further one or more SDG targets related to the water sector
• Identify and analyze gap in action (projects / programs) to reach water-related SDG targets
• Set the stage for robust off-line and on-line monitoring of water-related SDG indicators

Development Innovation Platform (DIP) Foundation is one of the foremost pioneers to promote advanced technology related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0 / 4IR) in Bangladesh this includes not only software development but also robotics, Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV) and other advanced technology. DIP Foundation is exclusively partnered with Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) of Armenia to offer Advanced Technology (Armath) Engineering Laboratories program in school, colleges, cultural centers, vocational and specialized institutions in Bangladesh to strengthen technical education in the current education system facilitated by Armath’s internationally reputed knowledge base and expertise. DIP Foundation has an exclusive licensing agreement with UITE, Armenia to promote and deploy Advanced Technology (Armath) Laboratories in Bangladesh. SDG Forum Institute has partnered with DIP Foundation for the introduction and rolling-out of this program in Bangladesh. The program is centered around youth engineering laboratories for 9-18-year-old children that enable the rising generation gain engineering skills, specifically in programming, 2D and 3D modeling, 3D printing, robotics as well as Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAV). The program aims to improve the extracurricular IT and Engineering education in the schools, colleges, cultural, vocational and specialized centers in alignment with government’s national strategy to transform to Digital Bangladesh making the country competitive in the global arena and poised to take leadership role in emerging technical sectors (Industry 4.0). Ensuring innovative education and advanced learning methodology for school and college children will provide early income opportunities, increased prospect to get admission in good universities and solid professional orientation towards ICT and engineering disciplines. More specifically, the program goals are: Improve the extracurricular IT and Engineering education in the schools, colleges, cultural, vocational and specialized centers o Unlock creative potential at an early age and ensure innovative education for children o Create opportunity for income generation at an early age for economically and socially disadvantaged children o Encourage innovative and creative thinking since school age (class 4 onwards) o Help school and college children in their professional orientation towards ICT and engineering disciplines o Increase the number of future workforce with strong technical background o Transformation of the “role model” in society towards highly respected technical professions Since 2014 the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) has established more than 250+laboratories all over Armenia. 90% of them are located in the rural regions of Armenia. Currently more than 5,000 children are involved in the project and have the opportunity to get free primary engineering education. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and other reputable institutions collaborated with UITE, Armenia to develop the curriculum of the Advanced Technology (Armath) Laboratories. The Labs received the sponsorship of IT and Telecom sector companies and reputable donors such as HSBC Bank, Save the Children, World Vision and others in Armenia. In addition, the government of Armenia supported the implementation and mainstreaming of the Labs in Armenia. The Labs are currently operational in 250+ schools, colleges, cultural, vocational and specialized centers across the country.

The Project aims to design context specific and need based sustainable CSR projects which will benefit the community and will also help sustaining the businesses in the long run. Towards this to achieve the Project needs to a get deeper understanding of the area (about 10 km radius of the factory). Information on sector wise water usages that encompass agriculture, households, institutions and industries, long term impact of the industrial water abstraction, quality and quantity of water, the existing and future need for WASH facilities are to be collected, based on which a gap analysis is to be conducted to approximate the actual need. The assessment will facilitate in further study to formulate the followings:
• Creating awareness among villagers regarding sanitation and watershed management through training programs and interactive sessions
• Assist in regional or national sponsored water and sanitation improvement schemes
• Initiate cleaning and maintenance of local village ponds, streams and rivers so that they can be utilized for non-potable purposes .
The project will need three phases to achieve its objectives targeting the improvement of overall water use efficiency and protection of source water.