Location: Rangpur, Dinajpur, Barisal, Khulna, Rajshahi Division and Haor areas Duration of assignment (months): 

5 Months Name of Client: OXFAM Bangladesh Start date (month/year): January 2015

Completion date (month/year): June 2015 Narrative description of Project:

This study was undertaken to identify ways in which the private sector can get involved in enterprise development with Oxfam along with assessing MSME financing and investment challenges and to define possible programmatic interventions to promote inclusive growth. The study reviewed the regulatory framework (including the industrial policy) for priority agribusiness subsectors in a holistic manner and suggested hosts/partners that can be leveraged for development while prioritizing areas for streamlining.

Objectives of the Assignment:

The overall objective of the assignment was to find out possible potential sectors, partners and influencing factors through which EDP can be implemented and create more employment and entrepreneurship. Description of technical specialization provided by the firm:

The specific objectives of this research were:  

1. Find out the ways to be involved with the private sectors in enterprise development where Oxfam can get the scope to develop the poor women and men as small-scale entrepreneurs.

2. Find out the subsectors focusing on agricultural and food processing and their potential in terms of economic growth, benefiting poor farmers, women and adapting to climate risks;

3. Find out the potential emerging enterprises of the mentioned subsectors, categorize them and identify the areas of improvement and interventions.

4. Review the MSME financing challenges of the financial providers and investment and way to overcome it.

5. Create profiles of emerging enterprises of the mentioned subsectors. 

6. Find out key policies, government programmes, and agencies on enterprise development and women’s enterprises ]]> https://newvision-bd.com/scoping-study-for-oxfams-enterprise-development-program-agriculture-sub-sectors/feed/ 0 https://newvision-bd.com/market-analysis-on-agriculture-and-agricultural-machinery-in-bangladesh/ https://newvision-bd.com/market-analysis-on-agriculture-and-agricultural-machinery-in-bangladesh/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:28:19 +0000 https://newvision-bd.com/?p=5777 Country: Bangladesh

Location within Country: Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Khulna and Sylhet Division Duration of assignment (months): 4 Months Name of Client: 

Donor/Funded by: JETRO Bangladesh Start date (month/year): May 2018

Completion date (month/year): August 2018 Narrative description of Project:

This report was about ‘Agriculture and Agricultural Machinery Market scenario in Bangladesh’. It depicted the scenario of agriculture-the lifeline for the economy of Bangladesh; and agricultural machinery and equipment-both imported and locally made- usage and market state, tax, total number of machineries by category in use and traded in Bangladesh was studied. Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: 

The study majorly covered the agriculture and agriculture machinery market of Bangladesh. The scope of the study was:

(a) Overview of agricultural sector in Bangladesh; Agriculture Situation, Population and Land Uses in the sector.

(b) Market analysis of agricultural machinery and equipment; Equipment for Soil cultivation, Equipment for Planting, Equipment for Fertilizing & Pest Control, Equipment for Harvesting / post-harvest, Equipment for Hay making, Equipment that don’t fall in any of the categories mentioned above. 

(c) Marketing strategy and distribution mechanism of agriculture machinery in Bangladesh;

(d) Government Policy and support to agriculture; National agriculture policy, Subsidy, Testing Institutes, Import Policy.

(e) Profiling of major market player; dominated company, importer, manufacturer and government agency. ]]> https://newvision-bd.com/market-analysis-on-agriculture-and-agricultural-machinery-in-bangladesh/feed/ 0 https://newvision-bd.com/easibility-survey-for-sdgs-business-on-sweet-potato-production-processing-and-marketing-for-improvement-of-small-scale-farmers-income-and-reduction-of-postharvest-loss/ https://newvision-bd.com/easibility-survey-for-sdgs-business-on-sweet-potato-production-processing-and-marketing-for-improvement-of-small-scale-farmers-income-and-reduction-of-postharvest-loss/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:27:43 +0000 https://newvision-bd.com/?p=5775 Country: Bangladesh Duration of assignment (months): 1 Month Name of Client: Maruhisa CO., Limited

Donor/Funded by: JICA  Start date (month/year): October, 2020

Completion date (month/year): October, 2020

Conducted a feasibility survey for SDGs business on sweet potato production, processing, and marketing for improvement of small-scale farmer’s income and reduction of postharvest loss. Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: 

• • Gathered and compiled most updated information and data on economy, trade, investment and incentives for investors (2018-19 and 2019-20) in Bangladesh.
  • Documented amendment of investment related laws/regulations including Financial Act 2020 (food processing and Agro products)
  • Provided information on business licenses and guideline for production/processing of sweet potatoes (EZ vs private/general land)
  • Identified top 5 most popular items of snacks and sweets among pupils and students in middle schools
  • Provided hazard-map to understand flood situation in Bangladesh.
  • Identified the frozen food value chain in Bangladesh (raw materials to end user)
  • Documented good practice or case study of other countries: organization of cooperative by small farmers in India
• Documented government’s policy and achievement of SDGs, especially for goals 2 and 12. Data on postharvest losses

Location within Country:  Duration of assignment (months): 3 months (approximately) Name of Client: Sumitomo Corporation Start date (month/year): January 10, 2019

Completion date (month/year): March 16, 2019 Narrative description of Project: The objective of the project was to carry out a detailed market research on the fertilizer market of Bangladesh. An especial emphasis was given to NPKS (Nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium-sulfur) compound fertilizer. Description of technical specialization provided by the firm:  

The consultant provided below mentioned answers to the client: 

• The current market size of fertilizer in Bangladesh?
• The demand of specific fertilizers, areas of harvesting, and main crops in Bangladesh?
• Government support to (Subsidy, registration for production, import, and sales) this sector?
• The distribution system (From producer/importer to farmer) of fertilizer?
• The competitive situations among importers, producers, dealers, and retailers?

Location within Country: Dhaka, Rajshahi and Chattogram Division Name of Client: Krishi Gobeshona Foundation (KGF)

Donor/Funded by: Krishi Gobeshona Foundation (KGF) Contact Person: Shahabuddin Ahmad, Ph.D.; Email: sahmad56@gmail.com Start date (month/year): May 2019

Completion date (month/year): January 2022 Narrative description of Project:

The primary objective of this research is to reduce post-harvest losses while improving supply chain efficiency and promote value-added products of Jackfruit in Bangladeshi food market through research and development of value-added products, creating market demand of new products, and capacity building of growers and market intermediates. This research will also focus on developing a commercial business model to support growers and supply issues ranging from marketing and value-added jackfruit product, to storage and transportation as well as management of the products to ensure a more profitable industry. The outcome of the project will be to disseminate technologies to the agro-processing companies to support and encourage for investing to commercialize the products. Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: 

NewVision Solutions Limited (NVSL) as an expert of market research and as a partner of this project is responsible for the followings:

• Analyzing domestic market demand and export potential of fresh and processed jackfruit products.
• Value chain analysis and development of supply chain model for fresh and processed jackfruit product. 
• Creating a market demand for value-added products through promotional activities and campaigns. 
• Development of a sustainable grower business model and strategic marketing plan for both fresh and processed jackfruit products.

Location Within Country: Dhaka, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Rangpur Division Duration of assignment (months): 4 Months  Name of Client: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Contact Person: Yasuhiro Kawazoe, Senior Representative

Email: bdoso_rep@jica.go.jp Start date (month/year): October, 2021 

Completion date (month/year): December, 2021 Narrative description of Project:

The aim of SHEP is to make a sustainable environment for horticulture farmers so that without any external support they can operate in the market through the following activities:

1) Marker surveys by farmers themselves, 2) establishing business linkages between farmers and business service providers, and 3) promoting gender equality with a clear purpose of strengthening farming couples’ relationships as partners for farm management, these three unique characteristics made this approach a successful one. Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: 

The study followed a descriptive research approach to identify the current situation of the stakeholders, target areas, agriculture sector, agro-value chains, and donor projects related to smallholder horticulture farming. The study team gathered facts regarding the issues based on pre-determined criteria and demonstrated relationships among stakeholders. The consultants developed the questionnaire, conducted training on the questionnaire, provided feedback on the questionnaire, conducted primary data survey in Dhaka, Mymensigh, Rajshahi and Rangpur Division, including data entry and processing, and validated the collected data with the client.

This study has also conducted a secondary data survey based on extensive literature reviews, in-depth interviews, and a questionnaire survey. The client’s detailed scope of work and criteria have been shared, which the consultant will follow during data collection. This understanding would be used to explain other specific problems. ]]> https://newvision-bd.com/preliminary-survey-for-the-market-oriented-agriculture-promotion-project-for-smallholder-horticulture-farmers-through-multi-stakeholder-partnerships-bangla-shep/feed/ 0