Sharique contributes to the empowerment of local citizens to make and implement inclusive and collective choices about their lives and livelihoods through more democratic, transparent and effective local government systems. Lauding a number of initiatives taken by LGD for better service delivery at local level, Ambassador Holenstein in his address said that Swiss assistance to Bangladesh aims to establish strong and accountable local governments that provide important public services and promote broad participation in decision-making.
Sharique is implemented by Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation.