Call for Participation | Public Lecture on These Aren’t the Droids You’re Looking For: Endogenous AI, O-Rings, and the Bottleneck Reallocation Theorem

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION Public Lecture These Aren’t the Droids You’re Looking For: Endogenous AI, O-Rings, and the Bottleneck Reallocation Theorem by Professor Jean-Louis Arcand, President, Global Development Network (GDN) About the Speaker Professor Jean-Louis Arcand is a Canadian economist and professor of economics at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, as well…

SANEM Recruitment 2026

SANEM Recruitment 2026 SANEM is a leading think-tank in South Asia, initiated to build a network of economists and policymakers in South Asia. Established in 2007, SANEM aims to promote the production, exchange, and dissemination of research knowledge with a special focus on economic modeling in the areas of international trade and regional integration, poverty,…

Technical Support for Just Transition Policy Development and NDC 3.0 Implementation in Bangladesh

Previous Technical Support for Just Transition Policy Development and NDC 3.0 Implementation in Bangladesh Collaboration: International Labour Organization (ILO) Starting date: May 2026 Completion date: March 2027 Project description: This project provides technical support to the ILO Country Office for Bangladesh in developing the national policy architecture for Just Transition — ensuring that Bangladesh’s landmark…

European Union Requirements Assessment

Previous European Union Requirements Assessment Collaboration: GIZ, Dhaka, Bangladesh Starting date: April 5, 2026 Completion date: June 30, 2027 Project description: The Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry is the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy. As the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, the sector plays an important role in driving export revenue, generating foreign earnings, and creating employment, particularly…

Knowledge Support for LDC Graduation and Improving Investment Climate-Consulting Firm for Conducting Survey of Industries in Bangladesh

Previous Knowledge Support for LDC Graduation and Improving Investment Climate-Consulting Firm for Conducting Survey of Industries in Bangladesh Collaboration: Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Starting date: April 6, 2026 Completion date: November 16, 2026 Project description: As Bangladesh approaches graduation from the Least Developed Country category, the quality of evidence…

Just Transition in Bangladesh: Economic Security and Transition Support for Young People

Previous Just Transition in Bangladesh: Economic Security and Transition Support for Young People Collaboration: ActionAid Bangladesh Starting date: April 1, 2026 Completion date: September 15, 2026 Project description: The concept of just transition refers to a set of commitments intended to prevent the costs of decarbonisation from disproportionately impacting workers and communities least responsible for…

#ClearHerPath University Quiz Competition 2026: Bangladesh Chapter

#ClearHerPath University Quiz Competition 2026: Bangladesh Chapter 20 May 2026, Dhaka 2026/05/20 09:00:00 Women’s economic participation remains one of the most pressing challenges in Bangladesh. From unpaid care work to social norms and limited opportunities, barriers still stand in the way. It’s time to challenge them. SANEM, in collaboration with the World Bank and South…

SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 7 | March 2026

SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 7 | March 2026 March’s issue of the SANEM Roundup presents a collection of focused analyses highlighting a pivotal reality: Bangladesh is at a crossroads in its policymaking. This month, which carries the significance of our nation’s independence and the resilience that shaped its journey, serves as a reminder…

Call for Volunteer: 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2026

Call for Volunteer: 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2026 17-19 April 2026, Dhaka 2026/04/17 18:00:00 Join the 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (9SAEC) 2026 as a volunteer! The South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) invites applications from motivated and enthusiastic volunteers to support the 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (9SAEC) 2026, on “Development…