This report seeks to generate evidence on the binding constraints to shifting Bangladesh’s current economic strategy to one aiming at green growth. Specifically, it is critical that Bangladesh decouples its economy from the negative environmental effects of the economic growth path it is currently pursuing. It is important that green growth is pursued in order to unlock Bangladesh from its unsustainable growth path to a more sustainable and inclusive one.
This paper uses a novel approach which has not been trialled elsewhere- the Green Growth Diagnostic. This methodology will help Bangladesh develop its strategy to pursue an economic growth path that takes full account of natural resources and promotes sustainable development. This report will demonstrate and highlight the constraints that need to be addressed in order to do so.