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Report on the State of Public Data in Bangladesh- Insights from Expert Consultations

The public data ecosystem in Bangladesh faces significant challenges, including issues of data quality, accessibility, and reliability. With a 2023 World Bank Statistical Capacity Indicator score of 61.7, below the South Asian average, concerns have grown following incidents like discrepancies in export data and allegations of data manipulation. To address these issues, BIGD and partners under the Transformative Economic Policy Program are consulting data users to identify systemic challenges and propose reforms, aiming to restore trust and support evidence-based policymaking.

Authors: Sadia, Wasima; Khondoker, Zarine Anan
Type: Report
Year: 2025

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