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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
Mental health in Bangladesh: A generational far cry
- Eshrat Sharmin
- Jun 27, 2022
Mental health has been traditionally a taboo subject in Bangladesh, and frequently overlooked at the policy level. The country has undertaken the first ever National Mental Health Policy 2022 this June, which is highly appreciated- better late than never! The mental health issue [....]
- Blog Post
Reducing child marriage is crucial for reducing violence against women
- Eshrat Sharmin
- Mar 5, 2023
Despite strong performances on socioeconomic and population fronts, the incidence of child marriage and associated adolescent fertility rate in Bangladesh is among the highest in the world and the highest in Asia. This is despite the Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2017, and the [....]
- Blog Post
Are we doing enough to mitigate learning loss?
- Eshrat Sharmin
- Mar 5, 2023
The term “learning loss” refers to any specific or general loss of knowledge and skills or reversals in academic progress. Learning loss occurs usually due to extended gaps or discontinuities in a student’s education.
The term has become a buzzword since 2020 due to the prolonged closures of educational institutions during the Covid-19 pandemic. [....]
- Blog Post
Projects funded with debt need to be selected prudently, and implemented timely
- Eshrat Sharmin
- Mar 5, 2023
Bangladesh has consistently shown moderate performance in debt servicing with the external debt-to-GDP ratio hovering at around 11%. According to the Bangladesh Bank, the total external debt of the country stood at around $95.85 billion at the end of June 2022. [....]
- Blog Post
Gender-responsive policies: Bangladesh perspective
- Afia Mubasshira Tiasha, Eshrat Sharmin
- Oct 30, 2023
Gender-responsive policies intentionally incorporate considerations related to gender norms, roles, and relationships into their design, implementation, and outcomes. These policies aim to address the unique needs of individuals of all genders, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences [....]
