Has the COVID-19 pandemic worsened multi-dimensional poverty and vulnerability? Evidence from a unique national longitudinal household survey dataset in Bangladesh

Previous Has the COVID-19 pandemic worsened multi-dimensional poverty and vulnerability? Evidence from a unique national longitudinal household survey dataset in Bangladesh Collaboration: Institute of Development Studies / FCDO Starting date: December 1, 2022 Completion date: September 30, 2023 Project description: The main objective of the proposed research is to inform policy by providing a comprehensive understanding…

An analysis of gender-responsive budgeting: Bangladesh perspective

SANEM-BMP policy brief on an analysis of gender-responsive budgeting: Bangladesh perspective Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) is a targeted budgetary instrument implemented into multiple developing countries’ fiscal plans. GRB ensures that policy prescriptions to address gender inequality are translated into outputs by binding them to budgetary allocations. Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) was initially put forward during the Fourth…

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on women in Bangladesh

SANEM-BMP policy brief on assessing the impact of COVID-19 on women in Bangladesh The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted women and girls in Bangladesh, causing disproportionate health, social, and economic dangers. The UN Secretary-General warns that progress made towards gender equality may be undone, as women already faced profound disparities in gender before the pandemic.…

Vol X, Issue 4: September 2023

Thinking Aloud: Volume X, Issue 4: September 1, 2023 The September 2023 issue of Thinking Aloud concentrates on various socio-economic issues concerning Bangladesh such as the BRICS, debt servicing, gender responsive policies and affordable housing. The first page article, “Demystifying BRICS and stakes of Bangladesh” analyses the prospects of BRICS creating a new world order…