Transforming Bangladesh’s Participation in Trade and Global Value Chains

The textile and textile products sector in Bangladesh has helped the economy reap the benefits of participating in global value chains (GVCs).

To assess how the economy can upgrade its participation in GVCs and transform its economy, this seminar discussed current patterns of trade and GVCs in the economy using product trade data and input-output tables.

Swasti Raizada

Swasti Raizada is a Policy Advisor at IISD with experience in policy studies and financial modeling for energy transition. She has advised national and state utilities, multilateral donors and electricity regulators on business planning, impact assessment studies and regulatory affairs. Prior to joining IISD, she was a Deputy Manager at Deloitte Consulting’s Energy and Resources practice where she led engagements on a range of technologies like battery storage, hydropower and solar PV.