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Post-Pandemic Strategies for Promoting the Agriculture and CMSME Sector of Bangladesh

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  • Farzana MUNSHI

    (Brac University, Dhaka,Bangladesh)

  • Ahsan SENAN

    (Brac University, Dhaka,Banglades)

  • K.M. Arefin KAMAL

    (Brac University, Dhaka,Banglades)

Abstract

Agriculture and cottage, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (CMSMEs) – the two critically important sectors for pro-poor and inclusive growth in Bangladesh – were severely affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. Supply chains were interrupted, jobs were lost, and businesses were closed. This study identifies the major challenges faced by these two sectors and develops intervention strategies to promote them in the post-pandemic period. This is done through an extensive review of relevant literature, discussions with sector experts, and a survey. Based on the research findings, we recommend some policy interventions, such as greater digitisation and the development of uninterrupted cold-chain infrastructure across the country. We also recommend more supportive policies to scale up start-ups that offer solutions to at least one of the major challenges faced by these two sectors.

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  • Farzana MUNSHI & Ahsan SENAN & K.M. Arefin KAMAL, 2024. "Post-Pandemic Strategies for Promoting the Agriculture and CMSME Sector of Bangladesh," Working Papers DP-2024-20, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA).
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    1. Madhur Gautam & Rashid Faruqee, 2016. "Dynamics of Rural Growth in Bangladesh," World Bank Publications - Books, The World Bank Group, number 24544.
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    Keywords

    Agriculture; SMEs; start-ups; Bangladesh; COVID-19;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q10 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - General
    • L10 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - General
    • M13 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - New Firms; Startups
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • I1 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health

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