Policy Brief on BIMSTEC Appraisal through Governance Lens

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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

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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

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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…

Policy Brief on Estimating Costs of LNG-based Power Generation and Devising Alternatives Pathways towards Green and Clean Energy

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Policy Brief on Estimating Costs of LNG-based Power Generation and Devising Alternatives Pathways towards Green and Clean Energy Citation: Raihan, S., Bidisha, S. H., Islam, K. M., Hossain, I., Ahmed, M. T., Chowdhury, O. R., Asaduzzaman, M., and Aahad, A. (2024). Estimating Costs of LNG-based Power Generation and Devising Alternatives Pathways towards Green and Clean…

SANEM-AAB Policy Brief on Addressing the Vulnerability and Fragility of Young People in Bangladesh

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SANEM-AAB Policy Brief on Addressing the Vulnerability and Fragility of Young People in Bangladesh Citation:  Raihan, S., Bidisha, S.H., Sharmin, E., Ahmmed, S., Hasan, E., (2023). Addressing the Vulnerability and Fragility of Young People in Bangladesh. Vulnerability is a term used to describe a state or condition of being susceptible to harm, damage, or negative impacts.…

Analysis of gender sensitivity of government policies Bangladesh perspective

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SANEM-BMP policy brief on Analysis of gender sensitivity of government policies Bangladesh perspective Women in Bangladesh frequently struggle for their rights to be upheld in their homes, communities, and governments. In society and the implementation of the law, women continue to face unfairness, marginalization, and prejudice, and they have little say in how decisions are made.…

An analysis of gender-responsive budgeting: Bangladesh perspective

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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

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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.…

SANEM-AAB Policy Brief on Youth Sensitive Budgeting in the pandemic context: Analysing Proposed Budget of FY2021-22

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SANEM-AAB Policy Brief on Youth Sensitive Budgeting in the pandemic context: Analysing Proposed Budget of FY2021-22 Citation:  Raihan, S., Bidisha, S.H., Sharmin, E., Nahar, M.A., Tasneem, S.T. (2021). Youth Sensitive Budgeting in the Pandemic Context: Analysing Proposed Budget of FY2021-22. Bangladesh is currently experiencing a window of opportunity for utilizing the demographic dividend, which will close…