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…
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…
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 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…
#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 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 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…
Previous Accelerating Renewable Energy in Bangladesh: Strengthening Supply Chains, Creating Green Jobs, and Driving Green Growth Collaboration: Tara Climate Foundation Starting date: February 1, 2026 Completion date: January 31, 2027 Project description: The project has three main components. The first component aims to analyze the supply chain of renewable energy technologies and their components and…
Previous International Capacity Building Program on Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modelling for Economic Policy Analysis Collaboration: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Starting date: May 30, 2024 Completion date: December 15, 2025 Project description: SANEM, in collaboration with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University and Institute for Integrated Development…
9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2026 “Development Challenges and Policy Responses in a Changing World” 17-19 April 2026, Dhaka 2026/04/17 18:00:00 South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) extends a warm invitation to you for the 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2026 on “Development Challenges and Policy Responses in a Changing World” scheduled…