Table 3 Each actor’s unique competence contributing to promote Bangladesh’s midwifery profession

Government 1

Decision makers for regulation and service delivery

Government 2

Decision makers for regulation and education

University

Implementers of education

Professional Association

The voice of midwives

NGO 1^a

Advocacy for policy change

NGO 2^a

Innovation

Donor 1

Technical and financial support including coordination on multi-lateral level

Donor 2

Technical and financial support including coordination on multi-lateral level

Donor 3

Technical and financial support including coordination on bi-lateral level