Resource Mobiliza�on and Requirements The NHRC, as a State ins�tu�on, is primarily funded by the Government of Bangladesh. The Government financed personnel emoluments and opera�onal costs. The development partner, i.e., UNDP, has been suppor�ng to professionalize the work of the NHRC through designated programme ac�vi�es, e.g., strengthened the capacity of the NHRC to deliver on its mandate; suppor�ng steady progress in complaints handling; inves�ga�on, and media�on; developing extensive media contacts, and helping to produce a wide range of research studies and policy papers on key human rights issues. Both programma�c and opera�ng costs are expected to increase substan�ally during the strategic period to enable the NHRC to fulfil its mandate and fully implement this strategic plan. Risk Management The NHRC will adopt a Risk Management Policy that will be used to guide its overall risk management approach. In addi�on, the Na�onal Commission will iden�fy the key risks which could hinder the implementa�on of this strategic plan and proposed mi�ga�on measures as enumerated in the following table: Table : Risk Analysis Risk and its importance Mi�ga�on Measure High levels of public expecta�on of the NHRC, including the expanding mandate - Communica�on strategy to manage public expecta�ons Inadequate funding to ensure implementa�on of the Strategic plan towards the fulfilment of NCHR’s mandate - Lobby for adequate alloca�on of funds by the State - Strategic partnerships and complementary working arrangements Personal security threats to the Chairman, Members, and staff of NHRC may result from the sensi�vity of human rights work - Implement policies addressing Staff security, mo�va�on, and well-being Informa�on security and management due to the sensi�ve nature of informa�on obtained and maintained for the work - Informa�on security management Lack of collabora�on from key stakeholders, especially where reports are deemed adversarial”/d - Enhanced stakeholder management The NHRC will proac�vely monitor these and any other emerging risks to the implementa�on of the Strategic Plan and put in place adequate mi�ga�on measures to address the risks. 42