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Innovative, independent, peer-reviewed. Explore the latest economic research and policy proposals from SANEM’s global development experts.
- Blog Post
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Feb 3, 2026
- Blog Post
- Sultana Yeasmin
- Jan 15, 2026
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- Dr Selim Raihan
- Jan 7, 2026
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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The Urban Poverty Paradox: Rising Inequality amid Economic Growth
- Sultana Yeasmin
- Jan 15, 2026
Bangladesh often draws attention as an example of development success, with extensive literature exploring its poverty dynamics and underlying drivers. The country managed to more than halve its poverty rate and sustain almost consistent year-on-year growth within just half a century since independence [....]
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Sustainable development and the inclusion question: A look at the Indian situation
- Sarthi Acharya
- Feb 4, 2024
India aims to achieve US$5 trillion in GDP soon. Yet, there is an active debate on people’s standards of living, inequality and lack of employment in the country. The question is, whether the quest for high growth is sustainable when large numbers in the population are not partners in this growth process? [....]
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Bangladesh’s energy sector: Short-term success vs long-term sustainability
- Md Tuhin Ahmed, Sayed Arafat Zubayer
- Mar 23, 2023
Bangladesh’s existing energy and power sector relies heavily on imported primary fuel. More than half of the country’s electricity is generated through domestic natural gas and imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). The international primary energy market is becoming increasingly volatile, particularly as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war. [....]
