Vol XI, Issue 7: December 2024

Thinking Aloud: Volume XI, Issue 7: December 1, 2024 The latest issue of Thinking Aloud dives deep into the global climate discussions with the theme “COP29.” Here’s what to expect: First Page: “Takeaways from COP29” This article dissects the outcomes of the recent COP29 summit, highlighting the $300 billion annual climate finance pledge by 2035—an…

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Cooperation in Agriculture

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Cooperation in Agriculture Citation: Raihan, S., Surid, T.F. (2024). “BIMSTEC Cooperation in Agriculture”. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. This study analyzes agricultural cooperation within BIMSTEC, which supports the livelihoods of nearly 1.5 billion people across its member states. The region demonstrates diverse agricultural production patterns. The…

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Cooperation for Addressing Environmental and Climate Change Challenges

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Cooperation for Addressing Environmental and Climate Change Challenges Citation: Raihan, S., Iffah, K. (2024). “BIMSTEC Cooperation for Addressing Environmental and Climate Change Challenges”. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. In the context of environmental and climate change challenges, this study explores how regional cooperation can address them…

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Energy Cooperation

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Energy Cooperation Citation: Raihan, S., Hasan, E. (2024). “BIMSTEC Energy Cooperation”. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. This study explores the energy cooperation within the BIMSTEC nations. The region, while home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, faces significant energy deficits. Results from the study highlight…

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Appraisal through Governance Lens

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Appraisal through Governance Lens Citation: Raihan, S., Sharmin, E. (2024). “BIMSTEC: Appraisal through Governance Lens”. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. This study analyzes governance aspects across BIMSTEC member states. Using six key dimensions from the WGI dataset: Voice and Accountability, Rule of Law, Regulatory Quality, Political…

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Regional Value Chains and Connectivity

Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Regional Value Chains and Connectivity Citation: De, P. (2024). “Regional Value Chains and Connectivity in BIMSTEC”. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. This study explores the state and potential of regional value chains and connectivity within BIMSTEC. While BIMSTEC has significant trade potential due to its strategic…

SANEM-AAB Policy Brief on Navigating the Future: Youth to Develop Just, Resilient and Sustainable Bangladesh

SANEM-AAB Policy Brief on Navigating the Future: Youth to Develop Just, Resilient and Sustainable Bangladesh Citation: Raihan, S., Bidisha, S.H., Sharmin, E., Hasan, E., Das, D. (2024). Navigating the Future: Youth to Develop Just, Resilient and Sustainable Bangladesh. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. Bangladesh has achieved remarkable economic growth in recent years, with an average GDP growth…

Call for Participation: Round Table Discussion on Navigating the Future: Youth Empowerment to Develop Just, Resilient and Sustainable Bangladesh

Call for Participation Round Table Discussion on Navigating the Future: Youth Empowerment to Develop Just, Resilient and Sustainable Bangladesh 4 December 2024 | 10:00AM-01:00PM | The Westin Dhaka 2024/12/04 10:00:00 South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM), in collaboration with ActionAid Bangladesh has conducted a study on Youth Empowerment. To share the findings of the…