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Realizing the need for research-based evidence and insights to support continuous innovation and improvement in contemporary public policy and management, BRAC University established the ‘Centre for Governance Studies’ in 2005. Later in 2007, the center was upgraded to the ‘Institute of Governance Studies (IGS) as a pioneering governance research institute in Bangladesh. Alongside research on important governance issues, IGS started offering post-graduate degrees and professional trainings.
In 2008, BRAC University established BRAC Development Institute (BDI) for promoting research and generating knowledge on practical solutions to issues of poverty, inequity, gender, and social justice.
But development is inextricably linked to governance. We cannot achieve sustainable development outcomes without solving relevant governance challenges. Conversely, the focus of governance improvement should be on making development outcomes efficient, effective, and equitable. So, in 2013, the two prestigious institutes, IGS and BDI, were merged into BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) to transform the institute into a regional centre for research on governance and development; to provide a space for academics and practitioners to come together to raise critical questions around governance and development; to provide lessons on good practices; and to advocate for pro-poor policies.
By influencing policy and practice using rigorous research and by building fit-for-purpose capabilities through quality academic programmes, BIGD aims to promote innovation and improvement in governance and development processes, leading to a just and prosperous society.
Over the years, BIGD has developed extensive experience in four thematic areas—economic development and growth, gender and social transformation, governance and politics, and urban development.
BIGD has a special focus on identifying solutions to successful scaleup of policy interventions and development programmes because, efficient, effective, and equitable scale up of interventions/ programmes, even when based on sensible policies and sound theories, is frequently thwarted by major implementation constraints, leading to waste of resources without achieving the intended outcomes.
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Environmental sustainability in Bangladesh and initiative and impact of Coats Bangladesh to ensure sustainable development
(Brac University, 2023-07)This executive summary provides an overview of environmental sustainability and highlights the initiatives undertaken by Coats Bangladesh, a leading textile manufacturer, to ensure sustainability in its operations. It ... -
Supply chain management in the digital advertising industry of Bangladesh: a case study of Spade Digital
(Brac University, 2023-07)In this report, I shared my past experience as the Head of Operations at Spade Digital and designed a study on the Supply Chain Management of the Digital Advertising Industry of Bangladesh. This experience enabled me to ... -
Impact and challenges for the procurement of new products for a sustainable pharmaceutical industry
(Brac University, 2023-05)The goal of the study was to determine the fundamental difficulties and important facets involved in the launch of new pharmaceutical goods, as well as the typical approach taken to deal with the difficulties that were ... -
Supplier relationship management in public procurement of Bangladesh: the case of Information and communication Technology (ICT) division
(Brac University, 2022-08)The Public Procurement Act, 2006 and the Public Procurement Rules, 2008 have laid down impartial, unrestricted, and nondiscriminatory provisions for the public procurement of Bangladesh through open competition among ... -
Importance of factoring finance in supply chain management
(Brac University, 2023-04)Whether you're a buyer or supplier, our strategic programs can help you unlock millions in working capital"". This is the tagline of PrimeRevenue; a global technology and solution provider operating the largest supply chain ... -
Supply chain management in footwear industries: supply management of Apex Footwear Ltd. (Unit2)
(Brac University, 2023-04)Footwear supply chain management typically, an industry involves a number of phases that begin with obtaining raw materials. The next step in the supply chain is to assemble the footwear using the components that were ... -
Conceptualized and development of preliminary strategic procurement planning analysis outline for Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)
(Brac University, 2023-03)The strategic procurement planning process is essential for an organization looking to streamline its procurement procedures and cut costs. It is necessary to examine the organization's past purchasing practices, determine ... -
Management of coal supply in the Bangladesh China Power Company Limited
(Brac University, 2020-12)The report is originated as the result of my internship program which I have done as a requirement for my Master’s in Procurement and Supply Management. This report is completed based on my three months internship in the ... -
Dairy milk collection & food processing
(Brac University, 2021)Supply chain is the whole system of raw materials sourcing to reach it at customer end. From the beginning steps to sourcing of raw materials or services to the final user or customers. It includes all the activities, ... -
Inbound to outbound logistic of Daraz Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2020-12)E-commerce is playing a very important role in recent times. Daraz Bangladesh is a pioneer in the e-commerce of Bangladesh. Supply chain plays a vital role in e-commerce. This report analyses the overall supply chain ... -
Scope and practices of sustainable procurement in Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Bangladesh: A case study on Rupganj Upazila, Narayanganj
(Brac University, 2022-09)Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) is a process by which government of the country seek to achieve the appropriate balance between the three pillars of sustainable development - economic, social and environmental - ... -
Forest Governance at the Local Level: A study on Social Forestry Institutions in Dhaka Forest Division, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2008-11)Since early 80s Social Forestry has achieved special focus in Bangladesh forestry sector. It has brought a significant shift in forest management through bringing both the conservation of forest reserves and poverty ... -
Business opportunity of Ifad homecare in toiletries and cosmetics industry
(Brac University, 2022-10)Diversity is being observed in the business industry of Bangladesh on the way to being considered a middle-income country. Due to its continuity, the business scope of the cosmetics and the cosmetics industry is also ... -
Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Management of Ha-Meem Group
(Brac University, 2022-08)Bangladesh is the world's second-largest exporter of ready-made clothing (RMG) and Ha The Ha-Meem group is proud to be the nation's top maker of RMGs. As on 2021, the “yearly turnover” of the industry was USD 550 with ... -
Cost efficiency in Supply Chain Management: A case on Lite Electronics Ltd.
(Brac University, 2022-07)This practicum report has been prepared based on my 6 months project work which I successfully completed at ‘Lite Electronics Ltd.’, a sister concern of ‘Edison Group’ from February 2022 to July 2022 as a requirement ... -
Supply Chain Management of Ha-Meem Group
(Brac University, 2022-04)In Bangladesh, ready-made garments (RMG) represents a big opportunity, especially for export. Readymade garments account for over 80% of total exports in our country. In addition, the garment industry is a tremendous ... -
Five Trends in Supply Chain Management that can make SMEs and F-Commerce more competitive: A perspective of fashion tunnel
(Brac University, 2022-05)As the world changes rapidly and embraces new processes and technologies, businesses must ensure proper supply chain management. Agile supply chain management enables businesses to be highly responsive to a rapidly ... -
Envoy Textiles Limited: A drive to green transition
(Brac University, 2022-04)Envoy Textiles Limited (ETL) is one of Bangladesh's rising green textile factories and was the world's first LEED Platinum textile denim manufacturer in 2016. In 2021, ETL exported 45,509,446 tonnes of yarn, fabric, ... -
Supply Chain Management System of Joint Venture Medical Industry (JMI) Group
(Brac University, 2021-08)Joint Venture Medical Industry (JMI Group) is the most inspiring and fast developing companies in Bangladesh. The first name of JMI Group is JMI Bangla Company Ltd (later it was renamed as JMI Syringes & Medical Devices ... -
Building local capacity for effective and sustainable local partnership: a path towards sustainable development
(Brac University, 2021-01)Local organizations play a vital role in identifying solutions for the local challenges, from humanitarian needs to private sector development, and even beyond those areas such as socioeconomic aspect of a country. One of ...