Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)

Dr. MA Razzaque, Chairman of RAPID, has been appointed to a 12-member expert task force, "Re-strategising the Economy and Mobilising Resources for Equitable and Sustainable Development," led by Dr. K.A.S. Murshid, former Director General of BIDS. Formed by the interim government through the Planning Ministry, this task force will formulate strategies to strengthen the economy for sustainable and equitable development. Dr. Mohammad Abu Eusuf, Executive Director of RAPID and Professor at Dhaka University, has been appointed by the interim government to a 12-member expert committee, chaired by Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow at CPD, to prepare a white paper on Bangladesh's economy. The committee aims to provide strategic recommendations for economic stability, SDG achievement, and addressing the challenges of LDC transition.

On September 11, 2024, RAPID, with the support of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), hosted a dynamic capacity-building training session titled "Visualising Insights: Turning Research Findings into Artful Infographics" for its staff members. This workshop focused on enhancing RAPID's staff members' skills in creating impactful visual content to effectively communicate research findings and policy insights. #RAPID #CapacityBuilding #Workshop #Infographics #FCDO #Research #Policy #DataVisualization

Warmest congratulations to Md Jillur Rahman on being selected as RAPID Staff Member of the Month for August 2024!

The Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID), with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), invites you to a panel discussion on "Bridging the Gap: Tackling Inequality for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh." The webinar will take place on 29 August 2024, 8.00 PM (BST). Distinguished Speakers: * Dr M A Razzaque, Chairman, RAPID * Dr S M Asif Ehsan, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, North South University * Ms Afrida Jinnurain Urbee, Lecturer, Department of Economics, Noakhali Science and Technology University. Moderator: Dr Md Deen Islam, Research Director, RAPID. Please join the discussion following the details given below- Join Zoom Meeting: Click here to join https://lnkd.in/gAjYqW4i... Meeting ID: 830 8341 1630 Passcode: 697050 Let's work together to bridge the gap and create a more equitable future for all! #SustainableDevelopment #Inequality #Bangladesh #RAPID

Warmest congratulations to Md Jillur Rahman on being selected as RAPID Staff Member of the Month for July 2024! 

On 14 July 2024, Technical Meeting on Childcare initiatives to advance the Care Economy was held at Bangladesh Shishu Academy, Dhaka. Dr M Abu Eusuf, Executive Director, RAPID, made a comprehensive presentation, reflecting on the current situation of Childcare in Bangladesh, the development of a roadmap for childcare and the national minimum standards required in this sector. Special remarks were delivered by Ms Nazma Mobarek, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Affairs (MoWCA) and Mr Gunjan Dallakoti, Head of Programmes, ILO. RAPID Chairman Dr M A Razzaque was also present at the event.

RAPID Chairman Dr M A Razzaque moderated an international conference titled "Ocean Prosperity: Catalyzing Blue Economy in Bangladesh", jointly organised by the Bangladesh General Economics Division (GED), Bangladesh Planning Commission, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), held on 3 July 2024 at BICC. Ms Waseqa Ayesha Khan, MP, Honourable Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, was present as Chairperson.

Warmest congratulations Md. Mahedi Hassan and Khawaja Sazzad Ali on being selected as the RAPID Staff Members of the Month for June 2024! 

RAPID Monthly Webinar Series Date: 30 June 2024 Time: 08:00 PM (Bangladesh Time) Zoom Meeting ID: 843 9044 8026 Passcode: 414381

On 29 June 2024, Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID), with the support from Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), organised the sixth session of the capacity building series, "Unlocking Data Insights: Capacity Building Session on Stata".