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2017-10-04

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Dr. Bjorn Lomborg presents Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina with the 1,241 pages of research for smarter government

Dr. Bjorn Lomorg shared the success of the Bangladesh Priorities project with the Prime Minister and the many other heads of state and distinguished guests at the Bangladesh event during the United Nations General Assembly. He presented Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina with the 1,241 pages of benefit-...

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2017-09-14

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Seminar seeks increased budget allocation to fight malnutrition

Speakers at a seminar on September 12th called for separate and increased budgetary allocation to ensure improved nutrition in the country especially for pregnant and lactating mothers and their babies, drawing on the research and recommendations from the Bangladesh Priorities project. Read about...

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2017-09-04

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Helping Make Vision 2012 A Reality

Bangladesh Priorities has recently released a new academic book based on the research from the project. The two volume book entitled "Bangladesh Priorities: Helping Make Vision 2021 A Reality" covers all the cost-benefit research papers commissioned under the Bangladesh Priorities research...

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2017-08-25

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Taking Bangladesh Forward

New Age a major English language daily newspaper from Dhaka has published a review of Bangladesh Priorities: Helping Vision 2021 A Reality. BRAC, the non-government organization, has successfully completed a research project with Copenhagen Consensus Center which focused on the upcoming visions of...

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2017-08-16

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Making Government Smarter

Bjorn Lomborg discusses the Bangladesh Priorities project in the September/October issue of Foreign Affairs. These days, people for the most part believe that governments should try to promote the general welfare of the populations they serve. The disagreements come over how to do that—what goals...

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2017-06-01

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Top Priorities From Bangladeshi Youth

The Bangladesh Priorities youth forums enabled the young people of Bangladesh to debate ad discuss their top priorities for the nation’s development, sending a message to people in government and in international NGOs what should be done to help make Vision 2021 a reality for them. Watch the video...

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2017-01-12

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A Digital Strategy for Bangladesh’s Biggest Problems

Dr. Lomborg and Mr. Chowdhury, policy advisor in the a2i program and a member of the prime minister’s Digital Bangladesh taskforce discuss how digitizing government services could create significant savings for Bangladesh. This collaboration between the Copenhagen Consensus Center think tank...

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2016-12-28

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Bjorn Lomborg meets with Bangladeshi PM

Dr. Lomborg met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh in December 2016 while both were attending the SDGs conference in Dhaka. The event, “Delivering Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh: Concepts, Processes and Challenges” was organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce...

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2016-12-05

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Bangladesh Priorities Book Launch

Bangladesh publisher, Adorn Books, published a short book on the project entitled Bangladesh Priorities: Ranking the smartest solutions by their benefits and costs . The book is available in both English and Bangla and is based on the article series published in Daily Star and Prothom Alo. The book...

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2016-10-29

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Prothom Alo discusses Bangladesh Priorities project

One of Bangladesh's leading newspapers Prothom Alo has published a full page editorial on the work of the Bangladesh Priorities project as well their collaboration with the project to promote the smartest solutions for Bangladesh. Not all policies are equal. Despite good intentions, some...

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2016-10-25

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Debate on poverty eradication

Bjorn Lomborg responds to the debate on smart solutions to tackle poverty in Bangladesh. The project 'Bangladesh Priorities' set out to have a conversation on what is best for Bangladesh. In that spirit, I welcome the commentary from Nick Beresford of UNDP Bangladesh on September 29. His...

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2016-09-23

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Bangladesh Priorities Update: Continuing to work for smart solutions

Bangladesh Priorities produced 1,100+ pages of new, made-for-Bangladesh research , along with a menu of policy options based on cost-benefit analysis and rankings by an Eminent Panel . However, the real impact today is in the implementation of these solutions both locally and nationally. Update...

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2016-06-13

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Can they change the country's future?

Since early 2015, the Bangladesh Priorities project has commissioned teams of dozens of specialist economists from Bangladesh, South Asia, and around the world to study solutions to improve the future of the country. In May, an eminent panel ranked each solution onto a prioritized list. Bjorn...

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2016-06-06

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Golden rice: The malnutrition fighting crop

Golden rice research, development, and dissemination would return up to 329 takas of social good for every taka spent. New academic research highlights the smartest ways to fight malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency. Over the past two decades, Bangladesh has remarkably managed to feed an...

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2016-06-01

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Bangladesh Nutrition - Policy Seminar

On June 1, 2016, Copenhagen Consensus Center and Centre for Research and Information (CRI) co-organized the "Bangladesh Nutrition Priorities: Policy Seminar." Publishing new research on nutrition solutions in Bangladesh, and bringing together key decision-makers and academics to discuss...

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2016-06-01

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Liberal trade policies to boost the best

Trade liberalization reforms will return 10 takas of social good for every taka spent. The academic research highlights the smartest trade policy reforms for Bangladesh. Like many places around the globe, Bangladesh has made great strides in liberalising trade over recent decades. 25 ago, the...

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2016-05-31

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RMG: Smartest Strategies

Investing in readymade garment factory compliance would return 14 takas of social good for every taka spent. Bangladesh Priorities research identifies the smartest ways to invest in the future of the readymade garment industry in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's manufacturing sector has grown steadily...

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2016-05-31

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Bringing electricity to more Bangladeshis

Meeting the electricity demand in Bangladesh with coal power would return 23 takas of social good for each taka spent. The latest research highlights the smartest ways to meet the growing energy demand. Tens of millions of Bangladeshis have gained access to electricity over recent years. In 2000,...

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2016-05-30

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Looking at solutions instead of problems

Bjorn Lomborg recently sat down with the Dhaka Tribune to discuss the outcomes from the Bangladesh Priorities Project. We’ve met with government officials and international donors, the finance minister, the state minister for finance, the chief economist at the Planning Commission, the...

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2016-05-13

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Best strategies to empower girls

Financial incentives to delay child marriage would return 4 takas of social good for every taka spent. The latest academic research highlights the smartest ways to empower young women and avoid harms of early marriage. Between 2011 and 2020, more than 140 million girls worldwide will become child...

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2016-05-13

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Healthier mothers for a brighter future

Nutrition programs for young children and pregnant mothers would return up to 27 takas of social good for every taka spent. The latest academic research highlights the smartest ways to combat malnutrition. Bangladesh has had incredible success fighting hunger. In 1990, almost two-thirds of children...

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2016-05-12

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Eminent Panel Conference

From May 9th to May 12th participating economist in the Bangladesh Priorities project presented their research findings to the Eminent Panel. In addition, the Eminent Panel considered well over 1,000 pages of new evidence on the costs and benefits of Bangladeshi policy options submitted by the...

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2016-05-11

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How to improve Dhaka's public services for future growth

Waste management investments would return 6 takas of social good for every taka spent. The latest academic research highlights the smartest ways to cope with challenges of rapid urbanization. Bangladesh has experienced remarkable economic growth in recent years. At the same time, Dhaka has not only...

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2016-05-09

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The smartest ways to deal with traffic congestion in Dhaka

Investing in transport infrastructure and public buses would return 6 takas of social good or every taka spent. The latest research for Bangladesh Priorities project highlights the smartest ways to deal with traffic congestion in Dhaka. Dhaka is one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world. A...

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2016-05-08

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Nobel NIght

On Sunday May 8th our Eminent Panel events for the ‪‎Bangladesh Priorities‬ project were kicked off night during the Nobel Night event with keynote addresses from both Copenhagen Consensus President Dr. Bjorn Lomborg and Nobel Laureate Economist Finn Kydland. The opening event saw praise and...

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2016-05-06

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How to spend it

The Economist has published an entire article writing about the Bangladesh Priorities project and the 75 solutions analyzed by our economists. Some are amazing (663 takas of social benefit for every taka spent) – some unfortunately do less than one taka of good for every dollar spent. Every...

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2016-04-27

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The smartest ways to adapt to climate

The latest research for Bangladesh Priorities project identifies the smartest ways to adapt to the short and long term effects of climate change in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world when it comes to climate change. Millions of citizens are already exposed...

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2016-04-25

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Digitize land records - Unlock economic opportunities

Digitizing land records will return 619 takas of social good for every taka spent. The latest academic research highlights the smartest ways to improve land records administration in Bangladesh. Land records in Bangladesh are a bit of a mess—according to the records there is more land owned...

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2016-04-23

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Healthcare solutions that are smart

Tuberculosis treatment will return 21 takas of social good for each taka spent. Our latest research identifies the smartest solutions for Bangladesh’s most pressing health issues. Every hour, tuberculosis kills nine Bangladeshis. Another seven die each hour from arsenic in drinking water...

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2016-04-18

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The smartest ways to fight non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh

Treating hypertension through community health clinics returns 37 takas of social good for each taka spent. Our research identifies the smartest ways to fight non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh. Infectious diseases get all the attention. And for a long time, these diseases were what most...

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2016-04-13

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How e-GP save taxpayers tens of billions each year

Implementing electronic government procurement in Bangladesh would return 663 takas of social good for every taka sent. Our research highlights the smartest ways to make government procurement more efficient in Bangladesh. Each year, Bangladesh spends more than Tk. 72,000 crore on government...

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2016-04-11

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Flexible microfinance models - For more economic opportunities

Flexible repayments for microfinance would return 2 takas of social good for each taka spent. Our research highlights the smartest ways to improve microfinance programs in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is ground zero for microfinance. Over the decades, since Sir Fazle Abed founded BRAC and Muhammad Yunus...

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2016-04-06

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Linking economies through transportation infrastructure

Completing the Padma Bridge could return 2 takas of social good for every taka spent. Our research identifies the smartest ways to improve transportation infrastructure in Bangladesh More than six kilometres of water separate the southwest region from the rest of Bangladesh. The longstanding Padma...

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2016-04-04

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How education and stimulation in early years can help children thrive for a lifetime

Investing in early childhood education will return 18 takas of social good for every taka spent. Our latest research identifies the smartest ways to help children thrive for a lifetime. Today, 99 percent of Bangladesh's girls and 97 percent of boys are enrolled in primary school. The great...

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2016-03-30

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Streamlining opportunities to migrate

Streamlining opportunities for workers to migrate overseas will return 22 takas of social good for every taka spent. The latest research for Bangladesh Priorities identifies smart ways to help workers migrate overseas. In northern rural Bangladesh, the autumn lean season is the most difficult time...

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2016-03-29

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Helping farmers in the lean season

The fifth academic paper published highlights the smartest ways to mobilize resources for government. In northern rural Bangladesh, the autumn lean season is the most difficult time of year, especially in Rangpur, where close to half of the 15.8 million residents live below the poverty line. The...

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2016-03-23

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How smart solutions to tax reform can help develop infrastructure

The fourth academic research to be released identifies the smartest way to strengthen the tax base in Bangladesh by tweaking and automating the VAT. Bangladesh's public sector faces serious challenges. Poor infrastructure is one of the main factors that hold back economic growth. Government-...

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2016-03-21

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How better technology can make city air cleaner and help save lives

The third academic research released highlights the smartest ways to reduce outdoor air pollution in Bangladesh and improve air quality. During the dry season, Dhaka is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Air pollution levels during this period of the year reach 13-16 times higher than...

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2016-03-16

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Using smarter stoves to combat household air pollution

The second academic research released highlights the smartest ways to reduce household air pollution in Bangladesh. When it comes to cooking indoors over open fires, the harmful health effects can be equal to smoking two packs of cigarettes a day. This indoor air pollution plagues nearly nine out...

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2016-03-16

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Review Roundtable: Economic Growth

On March 16th 2016 a roundtable on “Smart ways to Accelerate Economic Growth” brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists in order to improve papers and their...

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2016-03-16

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Fight Poverty: What's the best way to do it?

Bangladesh Priorities project is proud to publish the first academic research highlighting the smartest ways of fighting extreme poverty in Bangladesh. When it comes to the biggest challenges facing Bangladesh, surely poverty is one of the most crucial. And there is still much work to be done...

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2016-03-10

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Bangladesh needs clear priorities for the future

After a year engaging with researchers and Bangladeshi leaders and civil society, the Copenhagen Consensus Center will soon begin publishing research from its landmark project, Bangladesh Priorities. Bjorn Lomborg discusses the project in the Daily Star. Bangladesh has big plans for the next five...

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2016-03-10

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Review Roundtable: Nutrition

On March 10th 2016 a review roundtable on “Smart Ways to Combat Malnutrition” brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists in order to improve papers and their...

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2016-02-17

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Review Roundtable: Social Protection

On February 17 2016 a review roundtable on “Smart Ways to Deliver Social Protection” brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists in order to improve papers and...

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2016-02-17

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Review Roundtable: Migration

On February 17th 2016 a review roundtable on ‘Smart Migration Policies’ brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists in order to improve papers and their cost-...

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2016-02-16

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Review Roundtable: Governance and Institution

On February 16th 2016 a review roundtable on “Smart Ways to Improve Governance and Institution” brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists in order to improve...

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2016-02-16

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Review Roundtable: Gender Equality

On February 16th 2016 a review roundtable on ‘Smart Ways to Improve Gender Equality’ brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists in order to improve papers and...

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2016-02-14

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Review Roundtable: Environmental Issues in Rural and Urban Settings

On Feburary 14th 2016, a review roundtable on “Smart Ways to Deal with Environmental Issues in Rural and Urban Settings” brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow...

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2016-02-11

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Review Roundtable: Climate Change

On February 11th 2016 a review roundtable on “Smart Ways to Deal with Climate Change” brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists in order to improve papers...

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2016-02-10

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Review Roundtable: Infrastructure

On February 10th 2016 a review roundtable on “Smart Infrastructure for Bangladesh” brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists in order to improve papers and...

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2016-02-09

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Review Roundtable: Health

On February 9th 2016 a review roundtable on “Smart Ways to Improve Health Outcomes in Bangladesh” brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists in order to...

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2016-01-25

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Governmental representatives provide input on top solutions

The cost-benefit approach of the research, using evidence for prioritizing different policies, is unprecedented in the Bangladesh landscape, in spite of hundreds of think-tanks." - Nojibur Rahman, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman and Secretary, Internal Resources Division (IRD),...

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2015-12-23

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Review Roundtable: Readymade Garment

On December, 23 2015 a Roundtable on “Smart Ways for Increasing RMG’s Contribution to Bangladesh Development” brought together economists and sector experts to discuss preliminary findings of research, with the aim of getting inputs from sector experts as well as fellow economists...

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2015-10-27

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Expanding outreach with sector experts in Bangladesh

Dr. Brad Wong, Senior Research Manager, recently visited Dhaka, Bangladesh to progress the research and outreach components of Bangladesh Priorities. He was invited by the UN to facilitate several sessions on prioritization at some workshops being held as part of their strategic planning process...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Capital and Financial Markets

In July of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for improving Bangladesh's capital and financial Markets. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Climate Change

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for combating climate change in Bangladesh. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the most notable ideas...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Digital Bangladesh

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss different solutions for more effective implementation of the Digital Bangladesh – Vision 2021. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Education

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions to further improve Bangladesh's education system. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the most...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Environment and Biodiversity

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for improving Bangladesh’s environment and biodiversity. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Fiscal Management and Revenue Mobilization

In July of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for improving Bangladesh’s fiscal management and revenue mobilization. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Food Security, Nutrition and Agriculture

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for - honing on the progress registered in terms attaining food security, improving nutrition levels, and, accelerating growth in agriculture. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Gender Equality

In June of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for improving gender equality within Bangladesh. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the most notable...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Governance and Institutions

In June of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for combating Bangladesh’s governance and institutional challenges. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Health Systems and Access

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions to improve Bangladesh’s health systems and access. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the most...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Industrial Policy and Trade

In July of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss different solutions to improve Bangladesh’s industrial policy and trade. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Infrastructure

In June of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for improving Bangladesh's infrastructure in energy and transport. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Land Administration

In June of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for Bangladesh’s land administration. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the most notable ideas...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Migration

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions in terms of leveraging migration as a development intervention in Bangladesh. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Non-Communicable Diseases

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Ocean Resource Management

In June of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for managing ocean resources. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the most notable ideas focused on:...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Population and Demography

In June of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for the critical issues facing Bangladesh’s growing population and changing demography. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Poverty, Growth and Entrepreneurship

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for reducing poverty in Bangladesh through increased growth and entrepreneurship. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Urbanization

In June of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best solutions for Bangladesh’s urbanization. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the most notable ideas...

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2015-10-16

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Top Ideas for Water and Sanitation

In May of 2015, Bangladesh Priorities held a roundtable of sector experts to discuss the best water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) solutions for Bangladesh. Combined with in-depth interviews and review of the 26 background studies of the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) and the Plan itself, the most...

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2015-08-14

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Towards a consensus on Bangladesh priorities

In a new article published by the Daily Star, Bjorn Lomborg speaks to the processes of the project (including engaging with hundreds of sector experts in a series of roundtable discussions) and asks the Daily Star’s active Facebook community to tell us, what would their top investment choices be...

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2015-07-03

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Ensuring quality of drinking water

Researchers at the Research and Evaluation Division of BRAC, our partner organization, have written an article published in The Financial Express. The article mentions our recent roundtable discussions held in Bangladesh and highlights the challenge which the authors cite as the biggest for...

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2015-07-02

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UN Country Team Retreat

On 18 June 2015, Dr. Brad Wong, Senior Research Manager of Copenhagen Consensus (pictured right) gave a presentation at the UN Country Team Retreat in Bangladesh. The seminar, convened by Robert Watkins, Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh (pictured left), was attended by UN agency heads in the...

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2015-06-29

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Governance, key Bangladesh priority

Prothom Alo interviews Bjorn Lomborg about the Bangladesh Priorities project. In many ways, I think that Bangladesh is the ideal country for a project looking at development priorities, especially at this point in time. As an emerging market with impressive growth, Bangladesh has improved...

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2015-06-22

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The chief problem with trying to do everything at once is that we end up doing very little at all.

Bjorn Lomborg, shares with Amitava Kar of the Daily Star, the ideas behind and the goal of the Bangladesh Priorities project – finding smart solutions for Bangladesh. We will engage Bangladeshis across the country to discover their views about the biggest challenges facing the country. Through this...

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2015-06-17

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Finding solution to the challenges

The Bangladesh Priorities project has begun a series of ‘idea roundtable’ discussions. The main purpose of the roundtables are to solicit research ideas on scalable interventions for a challenges such as poverty, food security, migration and urbanization. Each roundtable will bring together the...

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