Young Consultants (YC) managed matching grant activities for the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) under a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of the BGMEA Secretariat. The project focused on improving business support services, enhancing trade promotion capabilities, fostering international partnerships, and modernizing operational systems to better serve Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry.
YC prepared a service development plan to strengthen business support services, trade promotion, and international network development. The firm organized a study tour for six BGMEA staff members and facilitated networking visits by the BGMEA Secretary to Spain, Greece, and Belgium. These activities supported knowledge exchange and helped identify opportunities for collaboration with European trade promotion and industry organizations.
The assignment also involved identifying suitable European partner organizations and establishing initial contacts to develop long-term institutional relationships. YC prepared a framework for network development and the exchange of business delegates, facilitated memoranda of agreement among four partners, and provided logistical and project management support to coordinate implementation.
In addition, YC monitored the design and development of customized software for managing Utilization Declarations (UD) and Utilization Permissions (UP) in Bangladesh’s apparel sector. The firm also monitored the development of the BGMEA web portal, supporting the modernization of industry services and the expansion of digital access to information for apparel exporters.
Assignment Details
Client: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: 5 months
Start Date: April 2003
Completion Date: August 2003
Approximate Contract Value: US$12,500
Total Staff Input: 4 staff-months
Associated Consultants/Offerors: N/A
Senior Professional Staff:
Mr. M. Zakir Hossain — Project Adviser
Mr. S. M. Firoj Hasan — Coordinator
Mr. Altab Hossain — Administrative and Logistics Support
Key Services Provided:
Preparation of a service development plan for capacity building, trade promotion, and network development
Organization of a study tour for six BGMEA staff members
Coordination of networking visits to Spain, Greece, and Belgium
Identification of European partner organizations and establishment of initial institutional contacts
Development of a framework for networking and business delegate exchanges
Facilitation of memoranda of agreement among four partners
Provision of project management and logistical support
Monitoring the development of customized UD and UP management software
Monitoring the design and development of the BGMEA web portal
Sat - Thu: 09:30AM - 05:30PM
Fri: Closed
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