The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has initiated a programme titled Advanced Lectures on Bangladesh Economy. The lectures will address macroeconomic policy, regional integration and globalisation related issues. The second series of lectures in this series was held at CPD during September 4-7 September 2006.

 

Students of economics who have exceptionally brilliant results to their credit at all levels, with BSS/MSS degree and those who have appeared in MSS examinations, are eligible to apply. The course is particularly relevant for students interested to pursue research and academic careers. 15 participants will be selected for the programme on competitive basis.

 

Lectures are conducted in English by the senior professionals of CPD. The course is free of charge. For details applicants should visit CPD website.

 

Applications for the course should include (i) a full resume, (ii) a covering letter (max 500 words) explaining the reasons for attending the programme, and (iii) one reference letter from academic supervisor.

 

Application should be sent by post, fax or electronic mail. Applications are to be addressed to: CPD, GPO Box 2129, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh; Fax: (880 2) 8130951; Email: hkabir@cpd-bangladesh.org; Website: www.cpd-bangladesh.org.

 

Deadlines for submission of the applications will be announced by the CPD. CPD also publishes the call for applications in leading daily newspapers.

 

Interested candidates should visit CPD website on a regular basis to know about developments in this regard.

 

Background

 

Over the years the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has learnt through experience that to pursue teaching or research as a career, the aspirants needs to complement their academic programme with exposure to policy issues. These policy issues are fast evolving for Bangladesh Economy in an environment of macroeconomic policy reform, regional integration and globalisation. With a view to address this felt need the CPD has taken an initiative to launch a programme titled Advanced Lectures on Bangladesh Economy for the bright Economics graduates of the country. CPD will take advantage of the programme to identify its future recruits.

 

Objectives of the programme

 

The programme has been designed to expose the students to policy changes at national, regional and global levels and their implications for the Bangladesh economy. More specifically the objectives of the programme are to:

 

Ø       Orient the participants with the current state of macroeconomic performance of the Bangladesh economy,

Ø       Update them on importance, nature and extent of regional integration and its implication for Bangladesh,

Ø       Inform them about the challenges and opportunities of globalisation and its impact on Bangladesh economy.

 

Who should apply
Extraordinary students of economics with BSS and/or MSS degree as well as those who have appeared in MSS examination will be eligible to apply. The programme will be particularly relevant for those who are interested to pursue research and academic career. Students with particular interest in policy issues are also encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

Application should include a detailed CV with a covering letter explaining, in maximum 500 words, the reasons for attending the programme and one reference letter from academic supervisor. 15 participants will be selected on competitive basis. Applicants are advised to visit CPD website for details.

 

Date/Time/Venue

Ø       Lectures are held over three days.

Ø       Each lecture session is three hours (usually 3.00-6.00 pm) with 15 minutes break for refreshment.

Ø       The lecture session is held at CPD Dialogue Room

 

Mode of Lecture

The lectures are conducted in English with audio visual accessories and printed hand notes

 

Programme Facilities

The programme is free of charge and the participants are provided with reading materials free of charge as well. At the end of the programme participants receive certificates of recognition

 

Resource Person

Senior professionals of CPD with specialisation in the relevant fields act as resource persons for this course

 

Programme: Lecture programme for the second course held on 4-7 September, 2006 was as following

 

Day/Date	Lecture Topic	Resource Person
Monday 4/9/2006	Macroeconomic performance of the Bangladesh Economy.	Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya Executive Director, CPD
Tuesday 5/9/2006	Regional integration and its impact on Bangladesh Economy.	Professor Mustafizur Rahman, Research Director, CPD
Wednesday   6/9/2006	Challenges and Opportunities of Globalisation and Bangladesh Economy   Globalisation and WTO	Dr Fahmida  Khatun       Senior Research Fellow, CPD   Dr Uttam Kumar Deb, Senior Research Fellow, CPD
Thursday 7/9/2006	Assignment Presentation   Learning Assessment of the Participants   Feedbacks on the Programme.     Certificate Distribution	Professor Mustafizur Rahman,   Dr Uttam Kumar Deb     Dr Fahmida  Khatun          Mr M Syeduzzaman

 

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