Promoting Agrifood Sector Transformation in Bangladesh - Policy and Investment Priorities - International Development in Focus

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Promoting Agrifood Sector Transformation in Bangladesh: Policy and Investment Priorities examines how Bangladesh can advance agrifood system transformation through targeted policy reforms and investment choices. The report reviews the country’s agrifood context, assesses past agricultural performance and diversification, and analyzes value-chain performance alongside support services and the business climate. It synthesizes cross-sector constraints, derives lessons from maize, potatoes, and mangoes, and proposes priority areas of action to move forward.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages125

Reading Time5 h 15 min

Foreword

Executive Summary

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Context of the study

Transformation of the agrifood system: Where does Bangladesh stand?

Objectives of the report

Analytical approach and data

Structure of the report

CHAPTER 2 Agrifood Sector Transformation in Bangladesh

Introduction

Agriculture and its past performance: Self-sufficiency in rice production

Agricultural diversification in Bangladesh: Past trends and patterns

Potential for and scope of agricultural diversification

CHAPTER 3 Agricultural Diversification and Modernization

Challenges and Opportunities

Performance of the agrifood value chain

Performance and key challenges for support services

Performance and key challenges of the business climate

Summary of key cross-sectoral constraints

CHAPTER 4 Agricultural Diversification and Modernization

Lessons from Three Selected Products

Three products: Maize, Potatoes, and Mangoes

CHAPTER 5 Moving Forward

Priority Areas of Action

Proposed areas of action

Appendix A

Promoting Agrifood Sector Transformation in Bangladesh Policy and Investment Priorities Mansur Ahmed, Jean Saint-Geours, and Ciliaka Gitau INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN FOCUS Promoting Agrifood Sector Transformation in Bangladesh Policy and Investment Priorities MANSUR AHMED, JEAN SAINT-GEOURS, AND CILIAKA GITAU © 2021 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[ ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)Some rights reserved 1 2 3 4 23 22 21 20 Books in this series are published to communicate the results of Bank research, analysis, and operational experience with the least possible delay. The extent of language editing varies from book to book. This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions This work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) [http://](http://)[ ](http://)[creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo. Under the Creative Commons Attribution license](creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo. Under the Creative Commons Attribution license), you are free to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt this work, including for commercial purposes, under the following conditions: Attribution—Ahmed, Mansur, Jean Saint-Geours, and Ciliaka Gitau. 2020. Promoting Agrifood Sector Transformation in Bangladesh: Policy and Investment Priorities. International Development in Focus. Washington, DC: World Bank. doi:10.1596/978-1-4648-1697-0. License: Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 3.0 IGO Translations—If you create a translation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This translation was not created by The World Bank and should not be considered an official World Bank translation. The World Bank shall not be liable for any content or error in this translation. Adaptations—If you create an adaptation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This is an adaptation of an original work by The World Bank. Views and opinions expressed in the adaptation are the sole responsibility of the author or authors of the adaptation and are not endorsed by The World Bank. Third-party content—The World Bank does not necessarily own each component of the content contained within the work. The World Bank therefore does not warrant that the use of any third-partyowned individual component or part contained in the work will not infringe on the rights of those third parties. The risk of claims resulting from such infringement rests solely with you. If you wish tore-use a component of the work, it is your responsibility to determine whether permission is needed for that re-use and to obtain permission from the copyright owner. Examples of components can include, but are not limited to, tables, figures, or images. All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; [e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org](e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org). ISBN: 978-1-4648-1697-0 DOI: 10.1596/978-1-4648-1697-0 Cover image: © Simone D. McCourtie / World Ba

FAQs

What is the main focus of the report on Bangladesh’s agrifood sector transformation?

The report focuses on how Bangladesh can promote agrifood sector transformation through policy measures and investment priorities, supported by an analysis of the agrifood system and its constraints.

Which aspects of the agrifood system are assessed in the middle chapters?

The analysis covers agricultural diversification and modernization, the performance of the agrifood value chain, support services, and the business climate, including key cross-sectoral constraints.

What are the three selected products used to draw lessons?

The report draws lessons from maize, potatoes, and mangoes, covering feed ingredients, vegetables, and fruits respectively.

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