Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD)
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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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The maintenance and impact of CRR and SLR in treasury: an empirical study on Bangladesh Finance Limited
(Brac University, 2023-08)Statutory liquidity reserve (SLR) and Cash reserve requirement (CRR) are monetary tools that have helped reduce inflation for many years by positively impacting bank credit and investment. All scheduled banks are bound to ... -
Improving transparency in public procurement: a case on Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB)
(Brac University, 2024-04)The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is committed to improving transparency in its procurement process to ensure accountability and prevent corruption. By implementing measures such as centralized disclosure ... -
Store, warehousing and inventory management system in Bangladesh: upgradation approach in Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB)
(Brac University, 2024-04)The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) serves as the regulatory body overseeing the country's aviation sector. Established in 1985, its primary mandate is to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of civil ... -
Tendering and evaluation process enhancement for sustainable procurement in public sector of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-04)Bangladesh's public procurement framework is well-documented and arranged hierarchically, with clearly defined precedence, in accordance with international standards. However, sustainable public procurement has not yet ... -
Risks & challenges of international procurement: a study on international competitive bidding for procurement of road roller under Khulna division rural infrastructure development project
(Brac University, 2024-06)Public Procurement has become an important element, objective and function of any development project or activities as well as of any government organization. Risk assessment and management is a very important element ... -
Intersectionality in human capital development of indigenous women in Dhaka: mapping the journey in education, employment, and choice of partner
(Brac University, 2023-04)The research recognizes the emerging phenomenon of Indigenous women moving away from the geographical confinements of their homeland and long-held association with informal employment. It seeks to understand their journey ... -
Risk management in supply chain
(Brac University, 2021-04)This report presents an analysis of Akij Cement Company Ltd. (ACCL) on risk management in supply chains. Providing a blueprint for companies to deal with supply chain complexity, it gives a brief overview of ACCL's journey ... -
Study on agricultural cropping pattern change in a water stress area of North-west region of Bangladesh a case study in Sapahar Upazilla under Naogaon district
(Brac University, 2022-06)This study examines the effect of drought on cropping pattern of sample farms in the North-west Regions of Bangladesh. A strong drought can cause greater than 40% damage to broadcast aus rice. During the kharif season, ... -
Impact of factories on school-going children: a case study on Hatiaba village in Gazipur district
(Brac University, 2022-06)Different dimensions of factories create employment opportunities for middle to lower-income class people. Over the years, it has created a huge impact on society. Within a decade, Hatiaba village under Gazipur district ... -
Intersectionality in human capital development of indigenous women in Dhaka: mapping the journey in education, employment, and choice of partner
(Brac University, 2023-04)The research recognizes the emerging phenomenon of Indigenous women moving away from the geographical confinements of their homeland and long-held association with informal employment. It seeks to understand their journey ... -
Role of electronic tendering (e-gp) for procurement: a study on Comilla University
(Brac University, 2024-07)Bangladesh's public procurement system has adhered to the legislative guidance of PPA-2006 and PPR-2008. However, using manual tendering by public procurement agencies has long been accompanied by difficulties and challenges. ... -
‘Strengthening procurement governance in Bangladesh: A review of the Local Government Engineering Department's role in ensuring accountability and efficiency
(Brac University, 2024-04)Bangladesh’s public procurement legal framework has sought to ensure transparency, accountability and fairness in government procurements. My report titled “Strengthening Procurement Governance in Bangladesh: A Review ... -
Compliance of procurement and contract Management following Public Procurement Act-2006, Public Procurement Rules-2008 and Standard Tender Documents (STD) in public procurement: A Case studies of some selected procurement contracts of LGED.
(Brac University, 2024-04)The Public Procurement Act-2006 (PPA-2006) and The Public Procurement Rule-2008(PPR-2008) have been enacted to ensure transparency, accountability, efficiency, and fair competition in the procurement of goods, works, ... -
Sustainable supply chain practices in the development projects of bangladesh rural electrification board
(Brac University, 2023-12)Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board has been established as a vital government institution to help improve the quality of life of the vast rural multitudes and accomplish continuous advancement to their socio-economic ... -
The role of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) in the health commodity supply chain management in Bangladesh at lower health care level(community based clinic and upazilla hospital)
(Brac University, 2020-12)Bangladesh is currently implementing its Seventh Five-Year Plan (7FYP) for the period 2016-2020. To ensure its progress, the Government of Bangladesh adopted a number of policies, acts, rules, etc. Recently, a number ... -
Report on procurement risk of SPARRSO and its mitigation approach
(Brac University, 2024-04)Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization (SPARRSO), operating under the Ministry of Defense, plays a pivotal role in harnessing space technology for peaceful purposes, contributing to various fields ... -
Sustainable practices: a study in the context of construction project under Public Works Department (PWD).
(Brac University, 2023-08)Public Works Department (PWD), under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works, is the pioneer in construction arena of Bangladesh. Over about two centuries, PWD could successfully set the trend and standard in the ... -
Implementation of electronic government procurement (e-GP) in Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) : impact on present procurement practices and future scopes
(Brac University, 2024-04)This thesis investigates the effects of implementing Electronic Government Procurement (e GP) on the procurement practices at Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). A mixed methods approach combining interviews, surveys ... -
Total quality management practices in Labaid Properties Limited
(Brac University, 2024-04)Labaid Properties Limited is an organization in construction sector that deals with real estate development. Here, works and procurement functions are vital to secure the supplies like materials, suppliers, labor and ... -
Transformation of procurement process through ERP and e-GP system in power plants
(Brac University, 2023-03)“Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Ltd” is one of the largest state owned power generation company under Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy & Mineral Resources. The company started their journey in 1996 ...
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