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Innovative, independent, peer-reviewed. Explore the latest economic research and policy proposals from SANEM’s global development experts.
Economic Impacts of AMR
SANEM set out to estimate the future economic burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by 2050. We looked at the impact of AMR on four sectors of the economy: health system, the labour market, tourism, and domestic hospitality. We also estimated the return on investment of several interventions to prevent AMR.
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- Blog Post
Challenges and the opportunities for women’s participation in the construction sector
- Dipa Das, Eshrat Sharmin
- Jun 3, 2024
Bangladesh’s economy has witnessed remarkable growth, solidifying it as one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide. According to Bangladesh Economic Review 2023, the construction sector significantly contributes to this growth, accounting for approximately 6.41% of the [....]
- Blog Post
Remittances and Labor Market Dynamics in Bangladesh
- Afia Mubasshira Tiasha
- Apr 7, 2025
Many studies have shown how remittances affect labour supply decisions and other labour market outcomes. Furthermore, by supporting consumption-led growth, remittances have an impact on macroeconomic stability; but if productive investments do not keep pace with rising demand [....]
- Blog Post
From Growth to Stagnation: The Shifting Landscape of Bangladesh’s Manufacturing
- Dipa Das
- Nov 2, 2025
Bangladesh, once an agrarian economy, has undergone considerable structural changes over the past few decades. With a focus on industrialization, the country has transitioned from its reliance on agriculture to becoming one of the fastest-growing manufacturing hubs in South Asia. Over the past two decades [....]
