Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya

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Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya

Distinguished Fellow

E-mail: debapriya.bh@gmail.com
Skype: debapriyacpd

Expertise
Macroeconomy and Public Policy Analysis

Dr Bhattacharya is a macroeconomist and public policy analyst, and currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Dhaka. He is a former ambassador and permanent representative of Bangladesh to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and UN Offices of Geneva and Vienna, and special adviser on LDCs to the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. Dr Bhattacharya sits in many international expert groups, governing bodies of a number of leading institutions and editorial board of reputed journals. He has published extensively on pro-poor macroeconomics, development challenges of the LDCs and issues related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr Bhattacharya has studied in Dhaka, Moscow and Oxford. He held a number of visiting positions, including at the Centre for Global Development (CGD), Washington DC. Dr Bhattacharya is the chair of two global initiatives, viz. LDC IV Monitor and Southern Voice on Post-MDG International Development Goals.

Curriculum Vitae: English | বাংলা

Publications

Recent Publications of Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya (since 2012)


Book (Co-Editor)

Bhattacharya D. and Ordonez A. (Eds.). 2016. Southern Perspectives on the Post-2015 International Development Agenda. London: Routledge.

Bhattacharya, D. and Mikić, M. (Eds.). 2015. Least Developed Countries and Trade: Challenges of Implementing the Bali Package. Studies in Trade and Investment No. 83. Bangkok: United Nations publication. Available at: http://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/LDCs%20and%20trade.pdf

Bhattacharya, D. and Rahman, M. 2012. Global Recovery, New Risks and Sustainable Growth: Repositioning South Asia. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).


Books (Co-Authors)

Bhattacharya, D.; Higgins, K.; & Kindornay, S. 2016. Implementing Agenda 2030: Unpacking the Data Revolution at Country Level. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bhattacharya, D. 2016. Bangladesh Economy in FY2015-16: An Interim Review of Macroeconomic Performance. (Contributed as a Team Leader of CPD-IRBD Team). Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Overseas Development Institute (ODI), in partnership with the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), the German Development Institute (Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik) (GDI/DIE), the University of Athens (Department of Economics, Division of International Economics and Development) and the Southern Voice Network. 2015. European Report on Development. 2015: Combining finance and policies to implement a transformative post-2015 development agenda. Brussels: European Union.

Bhattacharya, D. 2015. Bangladesh Economy in FY2014-15: Third Interim Review of Macroeconomic Performance. (Contributed as a Team Leader of CPD-IRBD Team). Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bhattacharya, D. and Khan, T. I. 2014. Istanbul Programme of Action for the LDCs (2011–2020): Monitoring Deliverables, Tracking Progress – Synthesis Report. Dhaka: LDC IV Monitor Secretariat.

Bhattacharya, D. 2014. State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2012-13 and Outlook for FY2013-14. (Contributed as a Team Leader of CPD-IRBD Team). Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bhattacharya, D. 2013. State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2011-12 and Outlook for FY2012-13. (Contributed as a Team Leader of CPD-IRBD Team). Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bhattacharya, D. 2013. State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2011-12 and Outlook for FY2012-13. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bhattacharya, D. 2012. State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2010-11 and Outlook for FY2011-12. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).


Journal Articles

Bhattacharya, D., Akbar, M. I., Khan, T. I., and Sadique, Z. 2016. “Assessing the economic implications of the present political shocks: The economics of ‘Hartal’ in Bangladesh.” Journal of Bangladesh Political Economy, 31 (1).

Bhattacharya, D. 2015. “Regional Integration and the Post-2015 Framework: A South Asian Perspective.” In Kelegama, S. & De, P. (Eds.) ‘Selected Papers of the Seventh South Asia Economic Summit, New Delhi, 5-7 November, 2014.’ New Delhi: SAGE Publications. South Asia Economic Journal Supplement Issue. Available from: http://sae.sagepub.com/content/16/2_suppl

Bhattacharya, D. Khan, T. I. and Salma, U. 2014. “A Commentary on the Final Outcome Document of the Open Working Group on SDGs.” SAIS Review of International Affairs. 34(2): 165-177, Summer-Fall 2014. DOI: 10.1353/sais.2014.0034

Bhattacharya, D. 2014. “South-South Cooperation in Post-2015 Framework.” In Global Development Goals: Partnerships for Progress. London: United Nation’s Association – United Kingdom (UNA-UK).

Bhattacharya, D. 2013. “Shaping the Post-2015 Agenda: An Update on the Global Processes and Debates.” Making Sustainability the Next Metric: The Post 2015 Development Agenda. Economic Review, A People’s Bank Publication, Vol. 39, Nos. 05-06 & 07-08, August/November, Sri Lanka.

Bhattacharya, D. 2013. “Opportunities and pitfalls of LDCs in value chains.” International Trade Forum Magazine. Geneva: International Trade Centre (ITC). Available at: http://www.tradeforum.org/article/opportunities-and-pitfalls-of-ldcs-in-value-chains/

Bhattacharya, D. and Borgatti, L. 2012. “An Atypical Approach to Graduation from the LDC Category: The Case of Bangladesh.” South Asia Economic Journal, 13 (1): 1-25.

Bhattacharya, D. and Dasgupta, S. 2012. “Global Financial and Economic Crisis: Exploring the Resilience of the Least Developed Countries.” Journal of International Development, 24 (6): 673-685.


Journal Articles (Submitted for Publication)

Bhattacharya, D. and Akbar, M. I. 2014. “Domestic Resource Mobilisation in the Least Developed Countries: Trends, Determinants and Challenges.”

Bhattacharya, D., Dasgupta, S. and Neethi, D.J. 2014. “Does Democracy Impact Economic Growth? Exploring the Case of Bangladesh – A Cointegrated VAR Approach.”

Bhattacharya, D. and Dasgupta. 2013. “Impact of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis on Bangladesh: An Intervention Analysis.”


Book Chapters

Bhattacharya, D. and Khan, S. S., 2017. “Will the Least Developed Countries be left behind? The risks of a universal development agenda” in Beyond Shifting Wealth: Perspectives on Development Risks and Opportunities from the Global South. Paris: OECD Publishing.

Bhattacharya, D. and Rezbana, U. S. 2016. “Reframing South Asian cooperation with 2030 Agenda: Benchmarking the SDGs and a new role for SAARC”. In De, P. & Rahman, M. (Eds.), Regional integration in South Asia: Essays in honour of Dr. M. Rahmatullah (pp. 239-268). New Delhi: KW Publishers.

Bhattacharya, D. 2015. “Role of South-South Cooperation in the Context of the Post-2015 Agenda.” In Boussichas, M. and Guillaumont, P. (Eds.) Financing Sustainable Development: Addressing Vulnerabilities. Clermont-Ferrand: Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international (Ferdi) in association with Éditions Economica, Paris. Available at: http://www.ferdi.fr/sites/www.ferdi.fr/files/publication/fichiers/ferdi_-_financing_development-web-2_0.pdf

Bhattacharya, D. and Khan, T. I. 2014. “The Challenges of Structural Transformation and Progress towards the MDGs in LDCs.” In Istanbul Programme of Action for the LDCs (2011–2020): Monitoring Deliverables, Tracking Progress – Analytical Perspectives. London: Commonwealth Secretariat.

Bhattacharya, D. and Akbar, M. I. 2014. “Domestic Resource Mobilisation in the LDCs: Trends, Determinants and Challenges.” In Istanbul Programme of Action for the LDCs (2011–2020): Monitoring Deliverables, Tracking Progress – Analytical Perspectives. London: Commonwealth Secretariat.

Bhattacharya, D., Rahman, M., Khan, T.I. and Sadique, M.Z. 2012. “Monetary Policy Statement of January-June 2011: A Critical Appreciation.” In State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2010-11 and Outlook for FY2011-12. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).


Policy Briefs and Working (Occasional) Papers

Bhattacharya, D.; Khan, T. I. & Sabbih, M. A. 2016. বাংলাদেশের প্রেক্ষিতে টেকসই উন্নয়ন অভীষ্ট ১৬ঃ শান্তি ও নিরাপত্তা, মানবাধিকার ও সুশাসন প্রতিষ্ঠায় চ্যালেঞ্জসমূহ.  Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). (July)

Bhattacharya, D.; Rashmin, R. & Mahfuze, A. H. 2016. Strengthening Accountability in Development Cooperation – Role of GPEDC Monitoring Indicators in the Context of Agenda 2030 and AAAA. Southern Voice Occasional Paper No. 29. Dhaka: Southern Voice.

Bhattacharya, D. 2015. The Post-2015 Agenda and its Implementation Challenges: A View from the South. Southern Voice Occasional Paper Special Issue 3. Dhaka: Southern Voice on Post-MDG International Development Goals.  Available at: http://southernvoice-postmdg.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/The-Post-2015-Agenda-and-its-Implementation-Challenges-A-View-from-the-South.pdf

Bhattacharya, D and Akbar. M.I. 2014. Recent Developments in Myanmar and New Opportunities for Sub-Regional Cooperation: A Bangladesh Perspective. CPD Working Paper 109.

Bhattacharya, D and Ali, M. A. 2014. Post-2015 International Development Agenda: Exploring Issues Related to Means of Implementation. Southern Voice Occasional Paper 16: CPD Output as Southern Voice on Post-MDG International Development Goals Secretariat

Bhattacharya, D., Monem, M. and Rezbana, U.S. 2013. Finance for Local Government in Bangladesh: An Elusive Agenda. CPD-CMI Working Paper 6. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) and Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI).

Bhattacharya, D., Dasgupta, S. and Neethi, D.J. 2013. Does Democracy Impact Economic Growth? Exploring the Case of Bangladesh – A Cointegrated VAR Approach. CPD-CMI Working Paper 5. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) and Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI).

Khatun, F., Bhattacharya, D. and Rahman, M. 2013. Revisiting the PRSP Experience in Bangladesh: Perspectives on Representation, Accountability and Inclusiveness. CPD Working Paper 105. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bhattacharya, D., Khan, T.I., Salma, U., Uddin, G.J. 2013. Lagging Behind: Lessons from the Least Developed Countries for a Development Agenda Post-2015. Perspectives Series. Berlin: Global Policy and Development department at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES).

Bhattacharya, D. and Moazzem, K.G. 2013. Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in the Global Value Chain (GVC): Trends, Determinants and Challenges. CPD Working Paper 104. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bhattacharya, D. and Misha, F. 2013. China and the Least Developed Countries: An Enquiry into the Trade Relationship during the Post-WTO Accession Period. CPD Working Paper 103. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bhattacharya, D., Dasgupta, S. and Neethi, D.J. 2012. Assessing the Impact of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis on Bangladesh: An Intervention Analysis. CPD Working Paper 97. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Other International Publications

Bhattacharya, D.; Khan, T. I. & Sabbih, M. A. 2016. Delivering on the Promise: Ensuring the Successful Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Save the Children.

Bhattacharya, D. and Rashmin, R. 2016. Concessional Financial Flows Among Southern Countries: Conceptualising Design Principles, Operational Modalities and an Assessment Framework. New York: UNDP. Available at: http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/librarypage/development-impact/undp-ssc-corporate-strategy-11.html

Bhattacharya, D. and Rezbana, U. S. 2016. “South Asian approach to sustainable development goals.” Trade Insight, 12, 12-21.

Bhattacharya, D., Khan T. I., Rezbana, U. S. and Mostaque, L. 2016.  “Moving forward with the SDGs: Implementation challenges in developing countries”. Berlin: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. Retrieve from: http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/iez/12673.pdf

Bhattacharya, D. 2016. Post-2015 International Development Agenda in the Context of Interlocking Trade and Financing in the LDCs. Think Piece prepared for the E15 Expert Group on Trade, Finance and Development. Geneva: International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) and World Economic Forum (WEF). Available at: http://e15initiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/E15-Finance-Bhattacharya-final.pdf

Basnett, Y. and Bhattacharya, D. 2015. Exploring Spaces for Economic Transformation in the Sustainable Development Goals. Output Paper of the ODI Project Effective International Development Action Beyond 2015. London: Overseas Development Institute (ODI). Available at: http://www.odi.org/sites/odi.org.uk/files/odi-assets/publications-opinion-files/9651.pdf

Bhattacharya, D. 2015. Regional Monitoring and Review Mechanism for Effective Implementation of the Post-2015 Development Agenda. Secretariat Note E/ESCAP/FSD(2)/INF/1. Available at: http://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/pre-ods/FSD2_INF1E.pdf

Op-eds and Interviews

Addressing three key challenges in Bangladesh economy – Debapriya Bhattacharya and Towfiqul Islam Khan

A complex economic situation – at both national and global levels- is now prevailing. Bangladesh is now going through one of the most difficult macroeconomic situations in recent decades.

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আমরা একটি প্রতারণামূলক বাস্তবতার মধ্যে আছি – দেবপ্রিয় ভট্টাচার্য

দু’বছর আগে (৯ মে ২০২২) সিপিডিতে এক অনুষ্ঠানে বলেছিলাম, ২০২৪ সাল আমাদের জন্য কঠিন বছর হবে; দায়দেনা পরিশোধের ব্যাপারে বড় ধাক্কা আসবে। ২০২৬ সালে তা আরও বাড়বে। আরও বলেছিলাম, দায়দেনার হিসাবে ফাঁকফোকর আছে; অনেক কিছুই বিবেচনায় রাখা হয়নি।

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টাঙ্গাইল শাড়ির মালিকানা: সঠিক পথ কোন দিকে – দেবপ্রিয় ভট্টাচার্য ও নাইমা জাহান তৃষা

গত ১ ফেব্রুয়ারি ভারতের সংস্কৃতি মন্ত্রণালয় তাদের ফেসবুক পেজে আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে জানায়, পশ্চিমবঙ্গের রাজ্য তাঁতি সমবায় সমিতি টাঙ্গাইল শাড়ির ভৌগোলিক নির্দেশক (জিআই) স্বীকৃতি পেয়েছে।

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Tangail Saree GI Conundrum: Sketching the Way Forward – Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya & Naima Jahan Trisha

It appears that the Government of Bangladesh has finally woken up to the problem. But is it taking the right course of action? We are not sure about that.

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Tangail Saree GI by India: what to do? – Debapriya Bhattacharya

The Tangail Saree is a longstanding cottage industry in Bangladesh, tracing back to the British era. Tangail’s Zamindars patronised Dhaka Jamdani weavers during British colonial period.

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ECONOMIC PROJECTIONS – Debapriya Bhattacharya

Macroeconomist and Public Policy Analyst Debapriya Bhattacharya, a Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), shares insights into Bangladesh’s economic future.

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এক দশকের দুর্বলতম ও সমস্যাসংকুল বছর ২০২৩ – দেবপ্রিয় ভট্টাচার্য

২০২৩ সালে বাংলাদেশের অর্থনীতি কেমন ছিল এবং নতুন বছর কী সংকট ও সম্ভাবনা নিয়ে হাজির হচ্ছে এমনতর নানা ইস্যু নিয়ে সম্প্রতি কথা বলেছেন বণিক বার্তার সঙ্গে ড. দেবপ্রিয় ভট্টাচার্য অর্থনীতিবিদ ও নীতি বিশ্লেষক

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২০ মেগা প্রকল্পের পরিস্থিতি ও প্রবণতা – দেবপ্রিয় ভট্টাচার্য

বাংলাদেশের মেগা প্রকল্পগুলোর বেশিরভাগই বাস্তবায়িত হচ্ছে বৈদেশিক ঋণে। দেনার দাবিদার হিসেবে প্রথম সারিতে রয়েছে রাশিয়া। এরপর জাপান, চীনসহ অন্যান্য দেশ। ২০০৬ সালে নাগরিক কমিটির পক্ষ থেকে যে ‘রূপকল্প ২০২১’ তৈরি করা হয়েছিল, সেখানে অবকাঠামোগত উন্নয়নের কথা বলা হয়েছে।

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রাজনৈতিক ও নৈতিক বৈধতা ফিরে আসবে এমন নির্বাচন দরকার – দেবপ্রিয় ভট্টাচার্য

বেশ কিছুদিন ধরে ত্রিমুখী সংকটে রয়েছে দেশ। রাজনীতি, অর্থনীতি ও বৈদেশিক সম্পর্ক– এই তিন সংকট আরও গভীর হয়েছে। সঙ্গে যুক্ত হয়েছে নতুন মাত্রা। এ রকম একটি সময়ে আগামী জাতীয় নির্বাচনের তারিখ ঘোষণা করা হয়েছে। এখন সময়টা বড় চিন্তার।

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একই সঙ্গে বিদ্বান, গবেষক ও প্রাজ্ঞ অর্থনীতিবিদ – দেবপ্রিয় ভট্টাচার্য

ড. মসিউর রহমান একজন কৃতবিদ্য ব্যক্তি। একজন সফল প্রশাসক ও উজ্জ্বল নীতি প্রণেতা। একই সঙ্গে একজন বিদ্বান, গবেষক ও প্রাজ্ঞ অর্থনীতিবিদ। তবে সাম্প্রতিককালে উনার পরিচয় রাজনৈতিক ব্যক্তিত্ব হিসেবে। ড. মসিউর রহমানের কাছে আসার প্রথম সুযোগ হয় ১৯৯৬ সালে।

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