Syed Yusuf Saadat
CPD (Bangladesh)
Areas of expertise:
Health
Yusuf is an award-winning researcher who has undertaken research for organisations such as Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, UK Aid, Embassy of Denmark, UNESCAP and UNDP. He is co-author of the book titled “Youth Employment in Bangladesh—Creating Opportunities, Reaping Dividends” published by Palgrave Macmillan. He is a member of the South Asia Economic Policy Network and Young Scholars Initiative. Yusuf is also a British Council trained teacher with professional experience in teaching A Level Economics and O Level English Language.
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podcastInstitutional weaknesses and inability to implement reform agenda have undermined COVID responses in FY2021
- May 31, 2021CPD (Bangladesh)
Stimulus packages provided through banks have created new avenues for corruption and malpractices in Bangladesh.
COVID-19 And SDG 12: Promoting prudent resource use
- January 19, 2021CPD (Bangladesh)
COVID-19 has led to a surge in unsustainable production of single use plastics and synthetic materials.
COVID-19 and SDG 8: Reviving economies, restoring livelihoods
- December 25, 2020CPD (Bangladesh)
In Bangladesh, 71% of urban slum-dwellers and 55% of the rural poor have no jobs because of the pandemic.
COVID-19 And SDG 11: Making cities liveable
- January 9, 2021CPD (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh’s performance on indicators under SDG 11 has been mixed.
Socio-economic impacts of coronavirus on peripheral populations in Pakistan: A study of Swat district
- November 3, 2020SDPI (Pakistan)
This analysis uses as main indicators economic stresses, social and family life, and mental health.
A wake-up call for universal social protection
- May 18, 2020CPD (Bangladesh)
COVID-19 has proven that Bangladesh’s current social protection nets are not effective.
Healthcare in the time of Covid-19
- March 26, 2020CPD (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh’s healthcare system faces multifaceted challenges. Can international cooperation be the solution?
COVID-19 and SDG 9: Strengthening infrastructure and innovation
- January 2, 2021CPD (Bangladesh)
The infrastructure required for successful industrialisation and innovation in Bangladesh is currently inadequate.
COVID-19 and SDG 10: Creating inclusive societies
- January 5, 2021CPD (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh’s performance on indicators under SDG 10 in recent years is becoming a cause for concern.