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PHOTO GALLERY: International Financial Institutions Transport Sector Business Opportunities Seminar in South Asia (IFI BOS)

17 March 2021
Photo Gallery: International Financial Institutions Transport Sector BOS (IFI BOS)

[VIDEO] Does Commitment Savings Alter Seasonal Poverty Dynamics among the Ultra-poor? Evidence from High-frequency Data

17 November 2020
While the seasonal dimension of poverty is well discussed, little is known about its degree and countermeasure for the ultra-poor population. Using unique bi-weekly data for 10months over two years from rural Bangladesh, we first show that consumption of the year round ultra-poor is subject to…

Implementation of Wildlife Mitigation Measures: Governance Challenges

17 July 2019
Highlights the importance of coordination with national agencies in implementing transport projects

Prospects and Challenges of Greening Transport Infrastructure in South Asia: An Overview

16 July 2019
Analysis of green transport projects and keys to building green, sustainable transport infrastructure in South Asia

Impacts of Railways on Elephants: Experience from Bangladesh

16 July 2019
Science-based and data-driven approach to promoting Asian elephant and other wildlife connectivity in conjunction with the railway project in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Railway

22 May 2019
Bangladesh, a member of South Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC), is developing a railway network linking the country with neighboring SASEC member countries like India, Myanmar, and Nepal under the financial assistance from different institutions such as ADB. In this presentation, Mr.…

Power Sector Policy and Planning: Implication for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion

23 April 2019
Learn more about the status of electricity generation from renewable energy in Bangladesh, and how its progress helps in promoting poverty reduction and social inclusion in the country.

Greening the Energy Sector of Bangladesh

23 April 2019
Bangladesh takes pride of its efforts in leaning towards energy efficiency and sustainability. In 2014, the government set up the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority under the Ministry of Power Energy and Mineral Resources. This government agency has been tasked to promote the…

Grameen Shakti: GESI in Practice

23 April 2019
Grameen Shakti (GS) was established in 1996 as a not-for-profit company by Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus. Learn how the company helps provide access to energy to the rural people of Bangladesh.

Dhiffushi Solar Ice Project

23 April 2019
Learn more about this solar-powered utility in the Republic of Maldives that helps operate an ice plant and raise fund for community development projects.