Bangladesh Quarterly Economic Update (September 2014)

Institutional Document | September 2014
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The Bangladesh Quarterly Economic Update provides analysis and data about the economy in Bangladesh. This issue includes a special topic on the costs of climate change and adaptation in Bangladesh.

Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in FY2014 (ended 30 June 2014) at 6.1% was slightly higher than in FY2013 at 6.0%. Public investment rose to 7.3% of GDP, from 6.6% a year earlier, contributing to higher GDP growth, although private investment declined from 21.8% of GDP to 21.4%. Private consumption contributed moderately because of weaker remittance inflows. Net exports boosted GDP growth, with export earnings expanding more than import payments. GDP growth was reasonably broad based as agriculture and services recorded higher growth, although industry growth slowed.

Highlights

  • Gross domestic product increased by 6.1% in FY2014.
  • Growth is supported by macroeconomic stability.
  • Agriculture growth was higher.
  • Industry growth moderated in FY2014.
  • Inflation is slowing in recent months.
  • Capacity deficits in line agencies need to be addressed to increase infrastructure investment.
  • Better business climate essential for boosting private and foreign direct investment.

Contents

  • Macroeconomic Developments
    • Highlights
    • Sector Performance and Economic Growth
    • Inflation
    • Fiscal Management
    • Monetary and Financial Developments
    • Balance of Payments
    • Exchange Rate
    • Capital Market
  • Special Topic: Costs of Climate Change and Adaptation in Bangladesh
    • Bangladesh and Climate Change
    • Background and Assessment Methodology
    • Sector Vulnerabilities to Climate Change
    • Climate Change Impacts on Key Sectors
    • Impact Assessments
    • Economic Implications
    • Adaptation Costs
    • Adaptation Options, Policies, and Strategies

Additional Details

Type
Series
Subjects
  • Climate change
  • Promoting climate resilient development
  • Economics
Countries
  • Bangladesh
SKU
  • RPS147019-2
ISBN
  • 978-92-9254-811-7 (Print)
  • 978-92-9254-812-4 (e-ISBN)

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