Study on the Industrial Term Lending Environment in Bangladesh

Role: Co-Researcher

The assignment involved conducting research on the industrial term lending environment in Bangladesh, with a focus on examining tax and tariff measures and valuation practices relevant to pre-shipment inspection (PSI) and customs procedures. The Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangladesh Resident Mission (BRM), engaged Young Consultants (YC) to provide research support for the study. The assignment involved reviewing existing research, collecting primary and secondary data, consulting relevant stakeholders, and analyzing findings to support the assessment of the prevailing industrial financing and trade-related environment.

Scope of Services Provided
1. Desk Research and Review of Existing Studies

Conducted desk-based research and reviewed existing studies, research papers, and relevant documents relating to the industrial term lending environment, tax and tariff measures, pre-shipment inspection, and customs valuation practices in Bangladesh.

2. Questionnaire Development and Primary Data Collection

Prepared a standardized questionnaire to collect primary data from relevant stakeholders, ensuring that the information gathered addressed the key objectives and research requirements of the study.

3. Secondary Data Collection

Collected relevant secondary data and information to support the assessment of industrial term lending and the associated tax, tariff, PSI, and customs valuation environment.

4. Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews

Conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews with relevant stakeholders to gather insights, identify key issues, and understand practical challenges relating to the study’s subject areas.

5. Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, and Reporting

Processed and analyzed the collected data using appropriate statistical tools and techniques. Interpreted the findings to support the research and prepare evidence-based conclusions.

6. Draft Report Preparation and Stakeholder Consultation

Prepared the draft report and circulated it among key stakeholders for comments and observations. Reviewed the feedback received to improve the accuracy and quality of the research findings.

7. Final Report Preparation and Submission

Finalized the report by incorporating relevant stakeholder feedback and submitted the completed research report to the client.

Key Deliverable
A finalized research report on the industrial term lending environment in Bangladesh, supported by desk research, primary and secondary data collection, stakeholder consultations, statistical analysis, and an assessment of tax and tariff measures and valuation practices relevant to PSI and customs.

Assignment Details
Client: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangladesh Resident Mission (BRM)
Project Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Client Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Approximate Contract Value: Not provided
Assignment Duration: 3 months
Start Date: February 2003
Completion Date: April 2003
Total Staff-Months: 3
Professional Staff-Months Provided by Associated Consultants: N/A
Associated Consultants: Not specified
Senior Professional Staff Involved
Name
Designation / Function
M. Zakir Hossain
Key Researcher / Co-Researcher
S. M. Firoz Hasan
Coordinator