Collaboration: General Economics Division, Bangladesh Planning Commission
Starting date: January 12, 2023
Completion date: June 30, 2023

Project description:

The purpose of this endline review of the 7th FYP is to evaluate the implementation of the 7th FYP to obtain a complete assessment on the macroeconomic condition of the overall economy. The evaluation will be based on the 14 sectors: Public institutions and governance, manufacturing, service, agriculture, power and energy, transport and communication, local and rural development, environment, urbanization, health, education, information communication technology, recreation, culture and religion and social protection. The primary indicators of economic performance – GDP growth, poverty reduction, investment, exports, and sectoral and macroeconomic stability will be assessed in securing principal targets of the 7th FYP. In addition, a sectoral analysis will be carried out where the progress with different indicators such as income and poverty, sector developments and GDP components, macroeconomic stability, urbanization and urban development, human resource development (including health, education and population), water sanitation and hygiene, energy and infrastructure, gender equality, income inequality and social protection, environmental sustainability and ICT development will be reviewed to provide recommendations and solutions in the areas where the 7th FYP is lagging behind in attaining the desired targets.

Theme: Macroeconomy and Economic Growth

Team leader:
Dr Bazlul Haque Khondker

Team members:
Dr Selim Raihan
Dr Sayema Haque Bidisha
Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque
Dr M Abu Eusuf
Dr A S M Maksud Kamal
S M Muzahid Monir