Fostering Export Diversification in Bangladesh: Issues and Way Forward
Publication | June 2024
As Bangladesh is set to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status by 2026, this working paper reviews the trends and dynamics of exports in Bangladesh.
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Despite the success in garments exports, Bangladesh's overall export volume remains modest and suffers from staggering export concentration. This paper examines diversification challenges and explores the potential implications of LDC graduation on export expansion and diversification. It also outlines policy recommendations to promote export diversification and support a smooth transition from LDC status.
Contents
- Introduction
- Bangladesh's Export Growth and Concentration
- Export Diversification: Challenges Highlighted in Various Studies on Bangladesh
- Least Developed Country Graduation: Implications for Export Expansion and Diversification
- Policy Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Appendixes
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Series
Subjects
- Economics
- Industry and trade
Countries
- Bangladesh
Pages
- 86
Dimensions
- 8.5 x 11
SKU
- WPS240339-2
ISSN
- 2313-5867 (print)
- 2313-5875 (electronic)
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