Development Economics

Development Economic researchers explore the factors that contribute to the persistence of socioeconomic challenges, such as the country’s infrastructure, food security, gender, environment, energy natural resources, and others. By studying the decisions of households, firms, and policymakers, researchers formulate theories and test them empirically, with the goal of offering solutions for sustainable development.

INTEREST(S)

Poverty and inequalityEducationLabor and migrationFood SecurityAgricultureGender and development C7MicrocreditEnvironmentEnergy and Natural ResourcesRemittances Social Safety Nets Programs

VISION

To explore the development socio-economic challenges for sustainable development

MISSION

To analyze the decisions of different stakeholders of the society empirically, with the goal of offering solutions for sustainable development.

Issues and Challenges of Solid Waste Management Practices in Dhaka- Bangladesh - a Behavioral perspective

Issues and Challenges of Solid Waste Management Practices in Dhaka- Bangladesh - a Behavioral perspective

Impact of solar energy on the empowerment of rural women in Bangladesh

Impact of solar energy on the empowerment of rural women in Bangladesh

Clean energy transition in rural Bangladesh: Challenges in adoption and impact

In this study, we conducted an econometric analysis of households solar PV adoption using data from the International Food Policy Research Institute’s Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey, 2020. Our findings indicate that only 5.51% of the sample households adopted solar PV, with the likelihood of adoption 3.8% higher in households with a mobile phone, 1.7% higher in households with internet access, and 2.8% higher among homeowners.