The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), in partnership with the Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh, is implementing this project over a four-year period from January 2025 to December 2028.

Bangladesh’s economy is at a crossroads. Despite several achievements since its independence in 1971, Bangladesh has been experiencing non-inclusive economic growth, manifested through increased socio-economic inequalities. The benefits of economic advancements have not been distributed among the larger population of the country, leaving them vulnerable to external and domestic economic shocks.

Along with economic vulnerabilities, climate change-induced shocks such as natural disasters, cyclones, floods, and droughts impact the people of Bangladesh, particularly in coastal and disaster-prone areas. The unidirectional growth pattern has focused on the growth of gross domestic product (GDP), ignoring the implications of climate change-related challenges. However, without integrating economic, social and environmental goals in the development framework, Bangladesh cannot achieve sustainable development.

These issues must be addressed through a broader consensus between the policymakers and citizens. This project will contribute towards delving into the current challenges and recommending a set of actionable agenda that will help steer the economy of Bangladesh  towards economic growth and green transition.

Support Bangladesh in achieving economic growth and making a green transition by pursuing required economic reforms.

Build the capacity of citizens, including youth and women, on economic growth and green transition issues to raise their voices for reforms.

A pathway on reforms for economic growth and green transition developed in consultation with citizens and policymakers.