Institute of Social Welfare and Research | University of Dhaka

Professor Dr. Abdul Hakim Sarker

Institute of Social Welfare and Research

University of Dhaka

Thailand Japan South Korea India Bangladesh
15+ Countries Visited
35+ International Conferences
4 UN Organizations

International Participation

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Thailand

Multiple Visits

International Conference on Social Welfare

Bangkok, Thailand

Presented research on community development and social welfare policies in Southeast Asian contexts. Collaborated with Thai academics on comparative social work education.

Asian Criminology Conference

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Keynote presentation on juvenile delinquency prevention strategies and restorative justice approaches in South Asian countries.

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Japan

Academic Exchange

International Symposium on Victimology

Tokyo, Japan

Presented comparative research on victim support systems in Bangladesh and Japan. Explored cultural dimensions of victimology and restorative justice practices.

Japan-Bangladesh Academic Forum

Kyoto University

Participated in bilateral academic discussions on social development, poverty alleviation, and community welfare programs.

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South Korea

Research Collaboration

International Conference on Criminology

Seoul, South Korea

Presented findings on crime prevention strategies and social welfare interventions. Engaged with Korean scholars on comparative criminal justice systems.

Social Work Education Summit

Korea University, Seoul

Discussed innovations in social work curriculum development and field education methodologies.

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India

Regional Academic Leader

South Asian Social Work Conference

New Delhi, India

Keynote speaker on social work education in South Asia. Addressed challenges and opportunities for professional social work development in the region.

Indian Society of Criminology

University of Delhi

Presented research on juvenile justice systems and delinquency prevention in South Asian contexts.

Commonwealth Academic Conference

Kolkata, India

Participated in discussions on social policy, community development, and poverty reduction strategies across Commonwealth nations.

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United Nations Organizations

International Consultant

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Multiple Locations

Served as consultant on social development projects. Contributed to policy papers on poverty reduction, community empowerment, and sustainable development goals.

UNESCO - Educational and Cultural Programs

Bangkok & Dhaka

Participated in educational policy development and cultural heritage preservation initiatives. Contributed to programs on education for sustainable development.

World Bank - Social Development Division

Washington D.C. & Dhaka

Consultant on social protection programs and community-driven development projects in Bangladesh and South Asia region.

ACPF - African Child Policy Forum

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

International advisor on child protection policies and juvenile justice systems. Shared Bangladesh experiences with African policymakers.

Global Scholarly Contribution

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Knowledge Exchange

Shared Bangladesh's social welfare and criminology research with international academic communities, fostering cross-cultural understanding.

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Collaboration Networks

Built lasting academic partnerships with universities and research institutions across Asia, enabling ongoing research collaboration.

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Policy Influence

Contributed to international policy discussions on social development, juvenile justice, and community welfare through UN and World Bank consultations.

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Capacity Building

Trained and mentored international scholars and practitioners in social welfare and criminology methodologies.