An impact evaluation of the Safe Motherhood Promotion Project in Bangladesh: Evidence from Japanese aid-funded technical cooperation

► The Safe Motherhood Promotion Project focuses on community mobilization and strengthening emergency obstetric care services. ► The project increased the use of antenatal care, postpartum emergency obstetric care and knowledge of danger signs. ► The project did not increase the use of skilled birth attendants, but community support groups played a role in promoting it.