CPD, Denmark embassy ink deal for green transition and sustainable development

The Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has reached a deal with the Denmark government to put emphasis on the economic reform and green transition agenda specifically through research, dialogue and policy advocacy.

Executive Director of CPD Dr Fahmida Khatun and Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Christian Brix Møller signed the deal in the capital on Tuesday (14 January).

During the signing ceremony, Christian said, "Now the time has come to work on institutional strengthening, good governance and make the systems transparent and accountable for Bangladesh. CPD is uniquely positioned to facilitate the transformation process of the country as a proven leader on socio-economic transformation.

"We believe this engagement will offer realistic recommendations for the policy makers to restore economic stability, bringing trust to the foreign investors and potential ways to overcome the challenges of middle income trap," the ambassador added.

During the event, Dr Fahmida Khatun said, "We are indebted to Denmark for its support for our institutionalisation. Back in 2019, Denmark contributed to the institutional arrangement of CPD. Furthermore, the Danish government has been consistently promoting rule of law and good governance and CPD has the same ambition.

"This partnership is a timely one as we are passing a transitional period for the country and expecting to bring structural and institutional changes for the country. We are hopeful to create evidence and research appropriate for the existing reform agenda of the interim government," Fahmida added.