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CPD Working (Occasional) Paper Series
Agriculture and Rural Development

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87 Achieving Boro Rice Production Targets in FY2009-10: Challenges and Actions Required op87.pdf (6659KB)
81 HIGHER BORO PRODUCTION FOR FOOD SECURITY: AN INTEGRATED STRATEGY OP81.pdf (3823KB)
58 Increasing the Market Access for Agricultural Products from Bangladesh op58.pdf (839KB)
42 Changing Women’s Roles in Homestead Management : Mainstreaming Women in Rural Development OP42.pdf (429KB)
41 Nature and Impact of Women’s Participation in Economic Activities in Rural Bangladesh : Insights from Household Surveys OP41.pdf (621KB)
40 Rural Non-Farm Economy in Bangladesh : A view from Household surveys OP40.pdf (747KB)
39 Poverty Alleviation Through Agriculture and Rural Development in Bangladesh OP39.pdf (318KB)
37 Rice Biotechnology : Opportunity Perceived Risks and Potential Benefits to Bangladesh OP37.pdf (253KB)
Climate Change and Environment

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88 Policy Agenda for Addressing Climate Change in Bangladesh: Copenhagen and Beyond op88.pdf (689KB)
2 Environmental Consequences of Structural Adjustment: Towards Sustainable Shrimp Culture in Bangladesh OP 02.pdf (152KB)
Development Governance, Policies and Institutions

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73 The Micro Level Impact of Foreign Remittances on Incomes in Bangladesh: A Measurement Approach Using the Propensity Score OP73.pdf (200KB)
54 Delivering on the PRSP in Bangladesh: An Analysis of the Implementation Challenges OP54.pdf (134KB)
22 Financial Sector Reforms in Bangladesh: The Next Round OP22.pdf (106KB)
18 Corporate Responsibility Practices in Bangladesh: Result From a Benchmark Study OP18.pdf (317KB)
16 Privatisation in Bangladesh: An Agenda in Search of a Policy OP16.pdf (133KB)
10 CPD’s Pre-Election Policy Briefs: Results from the Identification Exercise OP10.pdf (132KB)
Eradication of Poverty

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71 Addressing Regional Inequality Issues in Bangladesh Public Expenditure OP71.pdf (285KB)
38 Geographical Concentration of Rural poverty in Bangladesh OP38.pdf (4361KB)
4 Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh: Absence of a National Framework an Abundance of Donors’ Strategies OP4.pdf (169KB)
Human Development and Social Protection

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91 2010-11 Orthobochhorer Budgete Nari Shongbedonsheelota (in Bangla) OP91.pdf (1388KB)
75 Macroeconomic Implications of Social Safety Nets in the Context of Bangladesh OP75.pdf (203KB)
26 Deceleration in the Export Sector of Bangladesh and Working Women: Assessing Impacts and Identifying Coping Strategies OP26.pdf (590KB)
Investment Promotion, Infrastructure and Enterprise Development

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100 Technological Upgradation in the Jute Mills of Bangladesh: Challenges and Way Out WP100.pdf (2161KB)
79 Bangladesher Patshilpo: Shomoshya, Shomvabona O Niti-Bikalpa (in Bangla) OP79.pdf (3939KB)
78 Jute Manufacturing Sector of Bangladesh: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options op78.pdf (543KB)
59 Business Competitiveness Environment in Bangladesh (2005): Domestic Perspective and Global Comparison op59.pdf (941KB)
57 Bangladesher Arthonitite Boydeshik Biniog Probaho: Goti Prokiti O Provab op57.pdf (2822KB)
50 Contribution of the RMG Sector to the Bangladesh Economy OP50.pdf (813KB)
31 Energy Trade Issues: Canadian Experiences and Implications for Bangladesh OP31.pdf (180KB)
17 An Exploratory Review of Bangladesh Gas Sector: Latest Evidence and Areas of Further Research OP17.pdf (350KB)
Macroeconomic Performance Analysis

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101 Analytical Review of Bangladesh’s Macroeconomic Performance in FY2012-13 (First Reading) WP101.pdf (2050KB)
98 Analytical Review of Bangladesh’s Macroeconomic Performance in FY2011-12 (Second Reading) WP98.pdf (954KB)
97 Assessing the Impact of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis on Bangladesh: An Intervention Analysis WP97.pdf (2953KB)
95 Stabilising the Capital Market of Bangladesh: Addressing the Structural, Institutional and Operational Issues WP95.pdf (1702KB)
94 ADOPTING TRANSFER PRICING REGIME IN BANGLADESH: Rationale and the Needed Initiatives WP94.pdf (1323KB)
92 State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2010-11 (First Reading) OP92.pdf (2275KB)
86 State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2009-10: From Stability to Accelerated Growth OP86.pdf (3275KB)
83 Delivering on Budget FY2009]10: A Set of Implementation Issues OP_83.pdf (806KB)
82 Recent Monetary Policy Statement of Bangladesh Bank (July 2009): An Analytical Commentary OP_82.pdf (451KB)
80 Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on the Employment and Labour Market of Bangladesh: A Preliminary Assessment op80.pdf (630KB)
70 State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2007-08 And Some Early Signals Regarding FY2008-09 (First Reading) OP 70_IRBD09_1.pdf (1714KB)
68 State of the Bangladesh Economy and an Analysis of the National Budget for FY2008-09 OP68.pdf (489KB)
67 State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2007-08 (Second Interim) OP67.pdf (1336KB)
65 State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2008 op65.pdf (611KB)
63 State of the Bangladesh Economy and Budget Responses 2008 op63.pdf (1040KB)
56 Bangladesh 2020: An Analysis of Growth Prospect and External Sector Behaviour op56.pdf (732KB)
55 State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY06: Early Signals and Immediate Outlook op55.pdf (648KB)
29 Impact of Iraq War on Bangladesh Economy OP29.pdf (215KB)
20 Exchange Rate Policy of Bangladesh: Not Floating Does not Mean Sinking OP20.pdf (120KB)
1 Making Better Use of Bangladesh’s Productive Capacities op1.pdf (180KB)
Trade, Regional Cooperation and Global Integration

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99 Framework for the Proposed Comprehensive Trade Policy for Bangladesh WP99.pdf (12995KB)
96 Liberalising Health Services in South Asia: Implications for Bangladesh WP96.pdf (2800KB)
93 Global Market Opportunities in Export of Jute OP93.pdf (1689KB)
90 Bangladesh’s Export Opportunities in the Indian Market: Addressing Barriers and Strategies for Future OP90.pdf (573KB)
89 BANGLADESH AND REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY: BEST PRACTICES FROM GLOBAL EXPERIENCES  OP89.pdf (2246KB)
85 Current State of Doha Round Negotiations on Agriculture: Issues, Concerns and Strategies for Bangladesh OP_85.pdf (1871KB)
84 Impact of Information Technology in Trade Facilitation on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Bangladesh op84.pdf (1199KB)
77 Environment Related Trade Barriers and the WTO OP77.pdf (76KB)
76 Accra Conference on Aid Effectiveness Perspectives from Bangladesh OP76.pdf (211KB)
70 Global Trade in T&C after the MFA Phase‐out: Emerging Trends and Challenges for Low Income Developing Countries (Occasional Paper: 70A) OP70A.pdf (1167KB)
69 United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) XII: Outcomes and Subsequent Priorities for Bangladesh and other LDCs OP_69.pdf (401KB)
66 Current WTO Negotiations under Doha Round: Insights from CPD’s Geneva Tracking Mission 2008 OP66.pdf (434KB)
64 BCIM Economic Cooperation:Prospects and Challenges op64.pdf (4842KB)
62 Bangladesh Apparels Export to the US Market: An Examination of Her Competitiveness vis-à-vis China op62.pdf (777KB)
61 Trade Potentials in SAFTA: An Application of Augmented Gravity Model OP61.pdf (282KB)
60 The Hong Kong Declaration and Agriculture: Implications for Bangladesh OP60.pdf (350KB)
53 Agriculture in WTO July Package: Issues and Concerns for Bangladesh OP53.pdf (127KB)
52 Least Developed Countries in Trade Negotiations: Planning Process and Information Needs OP52.pdf (219KB)
51 NAMA Negotiations in the WTO and Preference Erosion: Concerns of Bangladesh and other Regional LDCs OP51.pdf (153KB)
49 Road to Hong Kong Ministerial of the WTO: Anticipating the “ First Approximations” from Bangladesh Perspective OP49.pdf (194KB)
48 Preferential Market Access In the Canadian Market: Maximising Benefits for Bangladesh OP48.pdf (1538KB)
47 Liberalising Trade in Services: Negotiating Strategy for Bangladesh OP47.pdf (510KB)
46 WTO General Council Decision of July 31 2004: Interpreting from Bangladesh Perspective OP46.pdf (229KB)
45 Dispute Settlement in the WTO: How Friendly Is It for the LDC OP45.pdf (307KB)
44 The New Japanese GSP Schemes for LDCs and Bangladesh’s Export Opportunities OP44.pdf (791KB)
43 The EU-EBA Initiative: Market Access Implications and Potential Benefits for Bangladesh OP43.pdf (268KB)
36 Trade Negotiations on Temporary Movement of Natural Persons: A Strategy Paper for Bangladesh OP36.pdf (313KB)
35 Environmental Debates in the WTO: Defining Bangladesh’s Interests OP35.pdf (298KB)
34 Ongoing WTO Negotiations and Bangladesh’s Interests: Insights from CPD’s October 2002 Tracking Mission to Geneva OP34.pdf (368KB)
33 Ongoing Negotiations on the GATS FSA: Bangladesh’s Concerns and Position OP33.pdf (738KB)
32 Market Access Issues in the Context of the Doha Development Round: Bangladesh’s Interests and Concerns OP32.pdf (270KB)
30 Trade Facilitation Negotiations in the WTO: Implications for Bangladesh and Other Least Developed Countries OP30.pdf (183KB)
28 Bangladesh’s Strategies for Post Cancun Negotiations OP28.pdf (214KB)
27 Interpreting Cancun: Experience and Lessons for Bangladesh OP27.pdf (218KB)
25 Bangladesh’s Access to the Canadian Market: Implementation of the new Canadian LDC Initiative and Prospects for Export Diversification OP25.pdf (191KB)
24 TRIPS and the Pharmaceutical Industry in Bangladesh: Towards a National Strategy OP24.pdf (324KB)
23 Trade Liberalisation and the Crop Sector in Bangladesh OP23.pdf (191KB)
19 China’s Accession to the WTO: Consequences for Bangladesh’s Export-Oriented RMG Sector OP19.pdf (296KB)
15 The Ongoing WTO Negotiations On Agriculture: Issues and Options for Bangladesh OP15.pdf (194KB)
14 Promoting Bangladesh’s Interest in the Fourth WTO Ministerial OP14.pdf (195KB)
13 Making the Special and Differential Provisions of WTO Agreements Effective for the Least Developed Countries: Perspectives from Bangladesh OP13.pdf (210KB)
12 Third UN Conference on the LDCs: Making It work for Bangladesh OP12.pdf (185KB)
11 Seeking Fair Market Access for Bangladesh Apparels in the USA: A Strategic View OP11.pdf (132KB)
9 Regional Cumulation Facility Under EC-GSP: Strategic Response from Short and Medium Term Perspectives OP9.pdf (133KB)
8 The WTO ATC and Textiles and Clothing in A Global Perspective: What’s in it for Bangladesh? OP8.pdf (194KB)
7 Experience with Implementation of WTO-ATC and Implications for Bangladesh OP7.pdf (461KB)
6 USA Trade and Development Act 2000: A Response from Bangladesh Perspective OP06.pdf (202KB)
5 Bangladesh-EU Development Relationship: Major Features and Emerging Issues OP5.pdf (348KB)
3 Setting the Agenda for the Next WTO Round: Perspectives from Bangladesh on the Seattle Ministerial op3.pdf (251KB)
CPD-UNFPA Programme on Population and Sustainable Development

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1 Urbanisation Migration and Development in Bangladesh: Recent Trends and Emerging Issues (September 1999) unfpa1.pdf (130 KB)
2 Population Development and Environment: The Emerging Issues (September 1999) unfpa2.pdf (95 KB)
3 Demographic and Economic Consequences of Aging In Bangladesh (December 1999) unfpa3.pdf (89 KB)
4 Social and Health Status of the Aged in Bangladesh (December 1999) unfpa4.pdf (123 KB)
5 Recent Shift in Bangladesh’s Population Policy and Programme Strategies: Prospects and Risks (July 2000) unfpa5.pdf (138 KB)
6 Impact of Development Programmes on Environment and Demographic Phenomena of the Ethnic Minorities of Chittagong Hill Tracts (July 2000) unfpa6.pdf (390 KB)
7 Population Momentum in Bangladesh (July 2000) unfpa7.pdf (107 KB)
8 Projection of Population Enrolment and Costs to the State of Primary Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in Bangladesh for the Period 2000-2020 (July 2000) unfpa8.pdf (327 KB)
9 Under-Utilisation of Healthcare Services in Bangladesh: An Emerging Issue (August 2000) unfpa9.pdf (254 KB)
10 Female-Headed Households in Rural Bangladesh: Strategies for Well-Being and Survival (September 2000) unfpa10.pdf (277 KB)
11 Socio-Economic Profile of Sex Workers of Chittagong (October 2000) unfpa11.pdf (1404 KB)
12 Population and Environment in Bangladesh: Designing a Policy Accounting for Linkages (November 2000) unfpa12.pdf (113 KB)
13 Defining Pro Poor Intervention in Urban Health and Sanitation with an Emphasis on NGOs Experience: The Case of Dhaka City (November 2000) unfpa13.pdf (252 KB)
14 The Proposed Population Policy of Bangladesh: Some Important Issues (December 2000) unfpa14.pdf (77 KB)
15 The effects of various interventions on the welfare of the elderly: evidence from micro-study unfpa15.pdf (212 KB)
17 The Effects of Various Interventions on the Welfare of the Elderly: Evidences from Micro-Study (April 2001) unfpa17.pdf (209 KB)
18 Achieving Replacement Level Fertility in Bangladesh: Challenges and Prospects (November 2001) unfpa18.pdf (253 KB)
19 Gender-Related Development Index for 64 Districts of Bangladesh (October 2002) unfpa19.pdf (96 KB)
20 Violence Against Women: Marital Violence in Rural Bangladesh (November 2002) unfpa20.pdf (325 KB)
21 Reproductive Health Concepts Attitudes & Practices of Privileged Urban Adolescents (December 2002) unfpa21.pdf (348 KB)
22 Demographic Transition and Policy Challenges (February 2003) unfpa22.pdf (122 KB)
23 Bangladesh’s Population Policy: Emerging Issues and Future Agenda (March 2003) unfpa23.pdf (53 KB)
24 Re-thinking Population Policy in Bangladesh (March 2003) unfpa24.pdf (34 KB)
25 Containing Population Pressure for Accelerating Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh (March 2003) unfpa25.pdf (130 KB)
26 The Sexual Harassment of Industrial Workers: Strategies for Intervention in the Workplace and Beyond (June 2003) unfpa26.pdf (924 KB)
27 Male Involvement in the Family Planning in Bangladesh: Factors Constraining Low Use and the Potential for Augmenting the CPR (June 2003) unfpa27.pdf (712 KB)