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Dialogue Reports
Agriculture and Rural Development

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102 ACHIEVING BORO RICE PRODUCTION TARGETS IN FY2009-10: Challenges and Actions Required DR102.pdf (718KB)
82 Impact of Agricultural Trade Liberalisation on Cropping Pattern in Bangladesh (March 2006) DR-82.pdf (264KB)
68 Women’s Contribution to Rural Economic Activities: Making the Invisible Visible (July 2004) DR-68.pdf (170KB)
67 Sustaining Agricultural Growth in Bangladesh: Should We Go for Biotechnology for Rice Improvement (June 2004) DR-67.pdf (122KB)
66 Promoting Rural Non-Farm Economy: Is Bangladesh Doing Enough? (June 2004) DR-66.pdf (276KB)
63 Liberalisation of Crop Sector: Can Bangladesh Withstand Regional Competition? (June 2003) DR-63.pdf (165KB)
52 Rice Seed Delivery System and Seed Policy (December 2002) DR-52.pdf (129KB)
36 Bangladesh Agriculture at the Crossroads: Current Challenges (October 2000) DR-36.pdf (133KB)
Development Governance, Policies and Institutions

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101 Rajnitite Narir Protinidhitto: Baishyik Prekhapote Bangladesher Karonio DR101.pdf (3456KB)
87 Sustaining Democracy in Bangladesh: Learning from Global Experience (July 2007) DR-87.pdf (127KB)
80 Aid and Policy Reforms in Bangladesh (July 2005) DR-80.pdf (257KB)
77 Human Security in Bangladesh: Recent Trends and Responses (November 2003) DR-77.pdf (294KB)
71 Bangladesh Development Forum 2004: Civil Society’s Perspectives (August 2004) DR-71.pdf (229KB)
64 Strengthening the Role of Private Sector Housing in Bangladesh Economy: The Policy Challenges (November 2003) DR-64.pdf (152KB)
61 Child Labour Policy of Bangladesh: What are We Looking for? (July 2003) DR-61.pdf (156KB)
54 Corporate Responsibility in Bangladesh: Where Do We Stand? (January 2003) DR-54.pdf (144KB)
51 Reforming Governance in Bangladesh (October 2002) DR-51.pdf (87KB)
50 Forestry Forest Biodiversity & Governance: Looking for a Pro-People Policy (July 2002) DR-50.pdf (122KB)
49 Financial Sector Reforms in Bangladesh: The Next Round (July 2002) DR-49.pdf (152KB)
39 Draft Population Policy of Bangladesh (December 2000) DR-39.pdf (247KB)
37 Political Participation of Women in Bangladesh: The Issue of Constitutional Representation (November 2000) DR-37.pdf (77KB)
29 Strengthening Local Government: Recent Experience and Future Agenda ( July 2000) DR-29.pdf (178KB)
21 New Strategies for International Assistance (February 2000) DR-21.pdf (95KB)
12 Beyond the Washington Consensus: Lessons From China’s Development Experience (July 1999) DR-12.pdf (64KB)
11 Economic Reforms and the Poor: Unearthing New Linkages (July 1999) DR-11.pdf (46KB)
8 Policy Reform: The Need for A New Consensus (July 1999) DR-8.pdf (65KB)
1 The Nature and Changes in the Political Culture System and Institutions of India (March 1997) -
Eradication of Poverty

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69 Mapping Poverty for Rural Bangladesh : Implications for Pro-poor Development (July 2004) DR-69.pdf (138KB)
41 Poverty Reduction and Globalisation (May 2001) DR-41.pdf (147KB)
31 Poverty Alleviation Strategies: National Priorities and Donors’ Perspectives (September 2000) DR-31.pdf (163KB)
5 Distribution of Income in China: Evolution of Inequality 1988-95 (September 1997) -
3 Redistribution for Growth (May 1997) -
Human Development and Social Protection

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98 Achieving Universal Primary Education with Quality and Equity DR 98.pdf (154KB)
97 Domestic Violence in Bangladesh: Cost Estimates and Measures to Address the Attendant Problems DR97.pdf (80KB)
89 Gender Dimension of Employment in the RMG Sector: Recent Evidence from the Field Survey DR-89.pdf (249KB)
81 Citizen’s Voice in health Policy and Programming: Setting Agendas and Establishing Accountability (June 2005) DR-81.pdf (365KB)
65 Workplace Environment for Women: Issues of Harassment and Need for Interventions (March 2004) DR-65.pdf (143KB)
62 Population and Development Challenges in Some Asian Countries: A Knowledge Sharing Experience (April 2003) DR-62.pdf (288KB)
60 Health System and Women’s Health: Priorities for the Next Programme (September 2003) DR-60.pdf (112KB)
53 Health Sector Programme in Bangladesh: Promoting Participation and Gender Equity (Jan 2003) DR-53.pdf (253KB)
45 Exploring Recent Fertility Behaviour in Bangladesh (May 2002) DR-45.pdf (105KB)
40 Education in Bangladesh: Commitments and Challenges (June 2001) DR-40.pdf (141KB)
30 Gender Land and Livelihood in South Asia (October 2000) DR-30.pdf (138KB)
28 Population and Sustainable Development: Selected Issues of Greater Chittagong (July 2000) DR-28.pdf (142KB)
27 Fertility Behaviour in Bangladesh and West Bengal: A Comparative Study (June 2000) DR-27.pdf (110KB)
23 Ageing in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges (May 2000) DR-23.pdf (131KB)
16 Population Development and Urbanisation: The Emerging Issues (September 1999) DR-16.pdf (94KB)
15 Population and Sustainable Development (September 1999) DR-15.pdf (139KB)
9 The Challenge of Technical and Vocational Education for Human Resource Development-Planning-Strategy (July 1999) DR-9.pdf (86KB)
6 Human Development in South Asia (July 1999) DR-6.pdf (69KB)
Investment Promotion, Infrastructure and Enterprise Development

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103 Biniyog Poribesh O Shilpangone Shamprotik Ghotonabolee DR103.pdf (1194KB)
91 Shilpe Karmoporibesher Nirapotta: Amader Ki kichuy Karonio Ney? (Bangla) DR-91.pdf (1736KB)
90 Poshak Shilpe Samprotik Asthirota: Somadhan Kon Patha (Bangla) DR-90.pdf (1137KB)
85 Current Crisis in the Power Sector: Nature of Problem and the way Forward (June 2006) DR-85.pdf (226KB)
58 Energy Sector of Bangladesh: What are the Knowledge Gaps? (July 2003) DR-58.pdf (122KB)
42 Regional Cooperation in the Energy Sector (January 2002) DR-42.pdf (257KB)
33 Energy Sector Restructuring: Current Issues (October 2000 ) DR-33.pdf (98KB)
26 The Restructuring of the Power Sector (May 2000) DR-26.pdf (72KB)
24 Bangladesh Gas Sector Development: Status Policy Options and Challenges (May 2000) DR-24.pdf (153KB)
18 The Textile and Clothing Industry of Bangladesh in a Changing World Economy (December 1999) DR-18.pdf (121KB)
14 Optimising Use of Bangladesh’s Gas Resources (October 1999) DR-14.pdf (92KB)
10 Bangladesh’s Power Situation: Problems and Responses (July 1999) DR-10.pdf (48KB)
7 Negotiating Strategies for the Development of Bangladesh’s Energy Reserves(September 1999) DR-6.pdf (69KB)
4 Future of the Textiles and Readymade Garments Sector (September 1997) -
Macroeconomic Performance Analysis

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96 State of the Bangladesh Economy and an Analysis of the National Budget for FY2008-09 DR96.pdf (208KB)
93 Interpreting Recent Inflationary Trends in Bangladesh and Policy Options DR-93.pdf (209KB)
92 State of the Bangladesh Economy and Budget Responses FY2008 (October 2007) DR-92.pdf (444KB)
84 State of the Bangladesh Economy and Budget Responses 2005 (May 2005) DR-84.pdf (368KB)
79 The War in Iraq and Economic Implications for Bangladesh (June 2003) DR-79.pdf (273KB)
74 State of the Bangladesh Economy and Budget Responses 2004 (November 2004) DR-74.pdf (358KB)
59 Full Float of Taka: Is Bangladesh Ready for It? (July 2003) DR-59.pdf (208KB)
56 State of Bangladesh Economy and Budget Responses 2002 (February 2003) DR-56.pdf (111KB)
47 Bangladesh Economy and Forthcoming Development Forum 2002 (May 2002) DR-47.pdf (106KB)
35 State of Governance and Budget Responses 2000 (October 2000) DR-35.pdf (114KB)
34 State of the Economy and Budget Responses 2000 ( October 2000) DR-34.pdf (127KB)
19 The State of the Bangladesh Economy and Budget Responses ’99 (December 1999) DR-19.pdf (142KB)
2 Financial Stabilization and Macroeconomic Stability (May 1997) -
Trade, Regional Cooperation and Global Integration

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99 Ongoing WTO Doha Round Negotiations: Concerns and Interests of Bangladesh and other LDCs DR99.pdf (96KB)
95 Accra Conference on Aid Effectiveness: Perspectives from Bangladesh DR95.pdf (97KB)
94 Future of Doha Round DR-94.pdf (272KB)
88 ‘Resumption of Doha Negotiations and Challenges for Bangladesh’ DR88.pdf (133KB)
86 Towards an Inclusive Globalisation (July 2007) DR-86.pdf (184KB)
83 The Hong Kong Ministerial Declaration: An Assessment from the LDC Perspective (March 2006) DR-83.pdf (141KB)
78 Regionalism Vs Multilateralism: What Could Bangladesh Learn form the Global Experience (May 2005) DR-78.pdf (265KB)
76 Cancun WTO Ministerial: An Ex Post Assessment (February 2005) DR-76.pdf (307KB)
75 Dispute settlement in the WTO: How Friendly is it for the LDCs (December 2004) DR-75.pdf (303KB)
73 In Search of New Products and New Markets for Bangladesh (September 2004) DR-73.pdf (357KB)
72 Surviving in a Quota Free World: Will Bangladesh Make It? (September 2004) DR-72.pdf (166KB)
70 Environmental Debates in the WTO: Defining Bangladesh’s Interests (July 2004) DR-70.pdf (295KB)
57 Doha Declaration on WTO-TRIPS and Public Health: What is in it for Bangladesh (March 2003) DR-57.pdf (247KB)
55 Coping with Post-MFA Challenges: Strategic Response for Bangladesh RMG Sector (January 2003) DR-55.pdf (112KB)
48 WTO and Negotiation on Agriculture (May 2002) DR-48.pdf (85KB)
46 Post Doha Consultation (May 2002) DR-46.pdf (90KB)
44 WTO Doha Ministerial: Advancing Bangladesh’s Interest (May 2002) DR-44.pdf (157KB)
43 Making the UNLDC III Work for Bangladesh: A Civil Society Perspective (January 2002) DR-43.pdf (157KB)
38 Implementation of WTO-ATC: Current Status and Implications for Bangladesh(December 2000) DR-38.pdf (158KB)
32 Bangladesh-EU Development Partnership: Emerging Challenges in the Context of Globalisation (September 2000) DR-32.pdf (176KB)
25 SAARC: Present and Future (May 2000) DR-25.pdf (114KB)
22 Small and Big Players in Trading Blocs: Canada’s Experience with NAFTA (April 2000) DR-22.pdf (106KB)
20 Growth Zones in South Asia: What Can We Learn from South East Asia (January 2000) DR-20.pdf (132KB)
17 Setting the Agenda for WTO Ministerial Meeting : The Bangladesh Perspective(December 1999) DR-17.pdf (118KB)
13 The Trans-Asian Railway Network (TAR): Southern Corridor (July 1999) DR-13.pdf (607KB)