The global influence of the GSG is built on a unique and growing group of National Advisory Boards, currently made up of 30 National and Regional Advisory Boards, representing 36 countries. A further 30 NABs are under development, many in lower and lower-middle-income countries.
Members
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Impact Invesment In Bangladesh
The National Advisory Board (NAB) acts as the advisory committee to guide the development of Impact Investment in Bangladesh. It sets the strategic direction and fosters collaborative relationships. It also attempts to resolve all issues raised within the Impact Investment Ecosystem including the reporting process. The NAB is supported with secretariat functions of Build Bangladesh (www.buildbangladesh.org.bd), a private sector pioneer empowering impact investment in Bangladesh.
Mission
To ensure the sustainability of the impact investment momentum across Bangladesh by influencing and actively involving the local and global champions.
Vision
To disrupt the mainstream investment ecosystem with Impact Investment enabling good for the people of Bangladesh.
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3rd fastest
@ 7.3% annually
Bangladesh is the 3rd fastest growing economy in the world and is expected to grow at 7.3% annually. -
24th largest
43rd by 2033
Bangladesh will become the 24th largest economy in the world from its current position of 43rd by 2033. -
active investment
$ 955 million
Around 15 impact investors are currently active in Bangladesh with a total investment of around US$ 955 million.
Key Resources
Key People
Impact Investing Bangladesh
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Monowar AhmedSecretary - Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of Finance NAB Chair -
Arastoo KhanChair, Advisory Board - Build Bangladesh, Member Secretary NAB Bangladesh -
Farhad RezaFounding President - Build Bangladesh, Secretariat NAB Bangladesh -
Rifat Kamal SaifDevelopment & Communications - Coordinator, Secretariat NAB Bangladesh
Supporting Organizations
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Government of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
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Bangladesh Bank (BB)
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Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Ltd.
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Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BWCCI)
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The Legal Circle
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Public Private Partnership Authority (PPP)
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Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)
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Department for International Development (DFID)
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh
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Save the Children
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British Council
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Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
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International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Asian Development Bank (ADB)