Centre for Policy Dialogue
CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) was established in 1993 by Professor Rehman Sobhan, its founder Chairman, in partnership with leading civil society institutions in Bangladesh, to service a growing demand originating from the civil society in Bangladesh for a more participatory and accountable development process. CPD seeks to address this felt need through organising multi-stakeholder dialogues, backed by research, on issues of critical national, regional and global importance, through dissemination of knowledge and information on key developmental issues, and by influencing the policy making processes.
Over the past twenty years CPD has emerged as Bangladesh's premier civil society think-tank, and has established its credibility as one of the very few platforms in Bangladesh where civil society organisations, stakeholder groups and political parties, often with diverse views and perspectives, have been able to come together, over two decades, to discuss key issues of public concern and policy interest. Over the years, CPD has come to be recognized as a centre of excellence across South Asia where it has also attained credibility as a focal point for addressing issues of concern at the bilateral, regional as well as global level particularly as they pertain to least developed countries (LDC). The Centre was recognised as one of the top 228 leading think-tanks by the first global Go to Think Tank Survey in 2007, and was selected for support under the Think Tank Initiative through a globally competitive process.
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Livelihood Challenges of RMG Workers: Exploring Scopes within the Structure of Minimum Wages and Beyond
Moazzem, Khondaker Golam; Arfanuzzaman, Md. (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-12-30)This paper examines the livelihood issues of the workers in the readymade garments (RMG) sector of Bangladesh, and identifies the scope of determining a minimum wage that would address their requirements of a decent livelihood standard. The study observes a compositional change in workers’ household expenditure patterns, where non-food expenses have taken up the larger share. Workers of all grades ...This paper examines the livelihood issues of the workers in the readymade garments (RMG) sector of Bangladesh, and identifies the scope of determining a minimum wage that would address their requirements of a decent livelihood standard. The study ... -
‘Data Universe’ of Bangladesh’s RMG Enterprises: Key Features and Limitations
Moazzem, Khondaker Golam; Radia, Marzuka Ahmad (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-12-30)In the backdrop of limited data on the key manufacturing sectors of Bangladesh, this paper reviews the data situation of the readymade garments (RMG) sector. Under the CPD-RMG Study, a database called ‘data universe’ of the RMG enterprises in Bangladesh has been prepared. While compiling data from available nine datasets of public and private organisations, a number of weaknesses were found which ...In the backdrop of limited data on the key manufacturing sectors of Bangladesh, this paper reviews the data situation of the readymade garments (RMG) sector. Under the CPD-RMG Study, a database called ‘data universe’ of the RMG enterprises in Bangladesh ... -
BREXIT and Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study on Likely Economic Implications
Rahman, Mustafizur; Khan, Towfiqul Islam; Farin, Sherajum Monira (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-11-30)UK’s EU-referendum held on 23 June 2016, and the verdict of the British electorate to leave the EU (popularly known as Brexit), have important implications not only for the UK, but also for its major trading and economic partners, both within and outside of the EU region. This paper aims to capture the possible short- and mediumterm implications of Brexit for the economy of Bangladesh. The paper ...UK’s EU-referendum held on 23 June 2016, and the verdict of the British electorate to leave the EU (popularly known as Brexit), have important implications not only for the UK, but also for its major trading and economic partners, both within and outside ... -
Exploring the State of Youth in the SDG Context How is Bangladesh Doing?
Bhattacharya, Debapriya; Barua, Lumbini; Islam, Shusmita (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-10-30)The world is currently home to nearly 1.2 billion youth, and among them 27.4 million reside in Bangladesh. Recognising the immense potentials of this huge youth population, the Agenda 2030 strongly advocates for creating a safe and enabling environment for them, where they will fully enjoy their rights, and will grow as capable citizens to take on the responsibility of the future of this world. In ...The world is currently home to nearly 1.2 billion youth, and among them 27.4 million reside in Bangladesh. Recognising the immense potentials of this huge youth population, the Agenda 2030 strongly advocates for creating a safe and enabling environment ... -
Fiscal Implications of Rohingya Crisis for Bangladesh
Khatun, Fahmida; Kamruzzaman, Md (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-10-30)The study presents some preliminary observations on economic and social impact of recent Rohingya influx to Bangladesh, based on field-level investigations. It also makes estimations on resource requirements for hosting Rohingyas under various scenarios. According to the study, required fund for Rohingya population amounts to USD 1,211 million in fiscal year 2018-19. Assuming that 300 Rohingyas will ...The study presents some preliminary observations on economic and social impact of recent Rohingya influx to Bangladesh, based on field-level investigations. It also makes estimations on resource requirements for hosting Rohingyas under various scenarios. ... -
Fiscal Implications of Rohingya Crisis for Bangladesh
Khatun, Fahmida; Kamruzzaman, Md (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-10-30)The study presents some preliminary observations on economic and social impact of recent Rohingya influx to Bangladesh, based on field-level investigations. It also makes estimations on resource requirements for hosting Rohingyas under various scenarios. According to the study, required fund for Rohingya population amounts to USD 1,211 million in fiscal year 2018-19. Assuming that 300 Rohingyas will ...The study presents some preliminary observations on economic and social impact of recent Rohingya influx to Bangladesh, based on field-level investigations. It also makes estimations on resource requirements for hosting Rohingyas under various scenarios. ... -
The Ignored Generation: Exploring the Dynamics of Youth Employment in Bangladesh
Khatun, Fahmida; Saadat, Syed Yusuf (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-10-30)Bangladesh’s young workforce is one of its greatest strengths. However, a large number of young people in Bangladesh cannot take part in the mainstream economic activities, as they do not nd jobs. The high growth of the economy has not been able to generate enough jobs for the youth, a major section of whom are educated. Thus, Bangladesh is being deprived of the contribution of this large energetic ...Bangladesh’s young workforce is one of its greatest strengths. However, a large number of young people in Bangladesh cannot take part in the mainstream economic activities, as they do not nd jobs. The high growth of the economy has not been able to ... -
Workers’ Organisations in RMG Enterprises: How to Address Institutional Challenges?
Moazzem, Khondaker Golam; Azim, Syeda Samiha (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-08-30)The poor state of workers’ organisations at the enterprise level is the weakest part of a globally competitive readymade garment (RMG) value chain of Bangladesh. The situation did not improve even after undertaking various initiatives during the post-Rana Plaza period. These initiatives include the amendment of Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA), 2013, ratification of Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015, ...The poor state of workers’ organisations at the enterprise level is the weakest part of a globally competitive readymade garment (RMG) value chain of Bangladesh. The situation did not improve even after undertaking various initiatives during the post-Rana ... -
Are Subcontractee Enterprises Able to Upgrade? Insights from a Case Study
Moazzem, Khondaker Golam; Arfanuzzaman, Md. (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-08-30)This Policy Brief presents a case study of a subcontractee enterprise which is not a member of any trade body but enlisted in the DIFE. The Brief highlights the benchmark level of social compliance and technological standards of this enterprise in order to understand its potentiality in undertaking necessary economic and social upgrading activities to make the enterprise sustainable. The CPD-RMG ...This Policy Brief presents a case study of a subcontractee enterprise which is not a member of any trade body but enlisted in the DIFE. The Brief highlights the benchmark level of social compliance and technological standards of this enterprise in order ... -
Performance of EPZ RMG Enterprises: Are They Still Better Compared to Non-EPZ Enterprises?
Moazzem, Khondaker Golam; Arfanuzzaman, Md; Halim, Faizan Bin; Reza, Minhaz M; Azim, Syeda Samiha (Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2018-08-30)For nearly four decades, export processing zones (EPZs) have made significant contribution in the Bangladesh economy in terms of accelerating production and investment, generating employment opportunities and ensuring the inward flow of foreign exchange. The enclave nature of EPZs separated from the non-EPZ areas or Domestic Tariff Areas, under fiscal barriers, has been promoted with the expectation ...For nearly four decades, export processing zones (EPZs) have made significant contribution in the Bangladesh economy in terms of accelerating production and investment, generating employment opportunities and ensuring the inward flow of foreign exchange. ...
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Rahman, Mustafizur (10)
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Bari, Estiaque (7)
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Khatun, Fahmida (6)
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