National Consultant-Trade, Investment, and Economic Policy Expert
Procurement Process
IC - Individual contractor
Office
UNDP-BGD - BANGLADESH
Deadline
29-Jun-25 @ 06:30 AM (New York time)
Published on
15-Jun-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)
Reference Number
UNDP-BGD-00876
Contact
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Introduction
Country: Bangladesh
Description of the Assignment: The consultant is expected to work on the following research objectives:
Analyze the overall economic impacts of the 37% U.S. tariff on Bangladeshโs potential export. Analyze the economic impact by following five sectors (a) RMG, (b) Headgear and article therefore (HS Code: 65), (c) Footwear and Leather, (d) articles made of feathers or artificial flowers and human hair (HS Code: 67) and (e) Pharmaceutical products. Provide an assessment of how the U.S. โreciprocal tariffsโ regime affects Bangladeshโs exporters relative to its main competitors e.g., Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, China etc.Also, provide a descriptive narrative/insight/linkage how it may impact US investment portfolio and potential in Bangladesh โ if at all,
Period of assignment/services: 30 (Thirty) working days over a period of three months, from 20 July to 19 October.
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