News, indicators and facts of the work of the Green Fiscal Policy Network and our partners in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has immense potential to utilize the Blue Economy concept for the betterment of its economy. To attain the expected goal different stakeholders should work together. Some recommendations can be drawn below for the useful implementation of the Blue Economy concept in our country.
P4G Seoul Summit wrapped up on May 31, proclaiming global inclusive green growth in Seoul Declaration. The Summit called for global cooperation in climate change response; developed countries announce support for
23.10.2018 – Demand for energy is poised to increase rapidly in Bangladesh. Since a pricing reform for natural gas is off the table and the government will not accept taxation of
20 September 2018 – At the 2nd Annual Bangladesh Dissemination Event on Green Growth, economists and environmental experts suggested the implementation of environmental fiscal reforms. For instance, the country is still
This paper offers suggestions on how principles of environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural capital can be embedded in, and delivered through the public finance mechanism (PFM) system of
2 June 2017 – The government of Bangladesh has backtracked on plans to impose a carbon tax in its final budget proposal. In the run-up to the budget announcement, the
11 May 2017 – While the richest country on Earth contemplates pulling out of the Paris climate agreement to limit global emissions, Bangladesh, one of the poorest countries, is planning
29 April 2017 – Bangladesh’s government plans to impose a carbon tax in the next fiscal year on polluting sectors. The initiative has been supported by the World Bank and
This Policy Research working paper is a product of the Energy and Extractives Global Practice Group at the World Bank Group. The paper provides an overview of experiences with fossil
This guide is intended to help citizens understand energy subsidies in Bangladesh. The guide discusses the size of subsidies to different energy types, the segments of society that benefit the
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