Browsing Research Reports (2008): Economic Studies, Vol

Ecosystem services and poverty linkages in Bangladesh

Chaudhury, Moushumi (BRAC, 2008-01)

What is the relationship between ecosystem services and poverty alleviation? Finding answers to this question is vital if resources are to be used sustainably and to alleviate poverty. However, this is a question that ...

Agarwood plantation at BRAC tea estate: introduction, environmental factors and financial analysis

Akter, Nasima; Neelim, Ananta Z (BRAC, 2008-06)

The Aquillaria malaccensis (known as agar) produces agarwood which is used in perfumes, incense and medicines, and thus, can be extremely valuable. Excessive harvesting of agarwood has made this species threatened. ...

Environmental performance of BRAC microfinance programme: an assessment

Seraj, Kazi Faisal Bin; Arif, Tahmid (BRAC, 2008-09)

Study on the first phase of the 100-day employment generation programme

NFPCSP; BRAC (RED); BDI of BRAC University (BRAC, 2009-02-10)

In September 2008, the Government of Bangladesh embarked on the first phase of a 100-day Employment Generation Programme (EGP) for the poorest and jobless poor. This endeavour came in response to the soaring food price. ...