current Projects
Youth Economic Engagement in Post-Uprising Bangladesh: Opportunities, Entry Points and Institutional Barriers
PPRC’s 2026 Youth Economic Engagement study examines whether the political transition following the July-August 2024 uprising has translated into fairer and more meaningful economic opportunities for young people. Using a rapid mixed-method diagnostic, the study combines official labour-market and policy data with regional consultations involving both youth and employers in Rajshahi, Jashore and Chattogram. It focuses on youth perceptions of opportunity, institutional fairness and agency, while identifying the entry points, administrative barriers, skills constraints and local institutional frictions that shape access to employment and enterprise. The research is designed to generate a practical policy pathway for expanding economic opportunity, strengthening women’s participation and improving institutional responsiveness.
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Meaningful Youth Engagement for a Democratic Future in Bangladesh
PPRC’s 36-month IDRC-supported project, Meaningful Youth Engagement for a Democratic Future in Bangladesh, examines how young people can play a more meaningful role in Bangladesh’s ongoing democratic transition. The project addresses major evidence gaps around youth realities, aspirations, psychological well-being and inequalities shaped by geography, gender, class and education. Using participatory, intersectional and community-embedded methods, it combines a national youth survey with workshops and collaborative civic platforms that position young people as co-creators of knowledge and strengthen their research and civic-engagement capacities. Key outputs will include a comprehensive State of Youth in Bangladesh report, a youth leadership training pipeline, youth-driven civic platforms, and a policy agenda for expanding the participation of underrepresented youth in Bangladesh’s democratic future.
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Analysis of WASH Budget Allocation and Expenditure
PPRC, in collaboration with WaterAid, has been working on a project analyzing trends in budget allocation and expenditure on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) related projects. Secondary data on annual government WASH budget allocation was used to report on efficiency and gaps related to this issue.
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Tobacco Tax Policy Reform and Tobacco Control in Bangladesh
PPRC’s 2025–2026 tobacco control initiative focuses on strengthening evidence-based tobacco taxation and fiscal policy reform in Bangladesh. The project examines cigarette pricing, tax structure, revenue performance, affordability, retailer practices, tax administration, and emerging tobacco and nicotine products, while also generating evidence on tobacco marketing and point-of-sale practices. Through research, policy briefs, strategic dialogues, and engagement with government and civil society stakeholders, the initiative aims to support more effective tobacco tax policy, stronger tax administration, and improved public health outcomes.
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