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| The goal of the Policy Analysis Unit (PAU) is to upgrade the capacity of research and policy analysis at the Bangladesh Bank (BB) in order to assist BB in promoting and maintaining macroeconomic and price stability conducive to rapid growth and sustainable poverty reduction. In order to fulfill its goal following functions are accomplished in the Unit. |
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| 1. | The Unit spearheads research on all aspects of macroeconomics, including monetary policy and central banking, with emphasis on identifying interactions among and transmission mechanisms of different policies to assess the impact of various policy measures on the economy and recommend appropriate policy adjustments. The principal goal of PAU activities is to provide policy advice to BB senior management. |
| 2. | In order to disseminate information on recent developments in the monetary sector and the country’s macro-economy and contribute toward improved understanding of the monetary and financial policy stance of BB, the Unit undertakes the preparation of Bangladesh Bank Quarterly and two bi-annual flagship publications, Monetary Policy Review and Financial Sector Review on a regular basis. The analytical and research work of PAU are disseminated through Policy Notes and Working Papers. |
| 3. | The activities of PAU also cover the undertaking of extensive training programs, conducted by leading professionals from home and abroad, on issues of policy-relevant research and analytical techniques to upgrade the in-house capacity of professionals in PAU as well as in BB and other relevant organizations. |
| 4. | Toward ensuring timely dissemination of research findings and in order to generate awareness and encourage discussion on issues of monetary and related policies and its interaction with public and private sector developments, the Unit conducts a regular seminar/workshop series for the researchers of PAU, BB and other organizations. |
