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The following web sites provide information related to the context in which PROGRESS operates
Context organizations
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GTZ
German Technical Cooperation
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Implementing organization of PROGRESS on behalf of the German Government. |
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BMZ
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
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The development policy of the Federal Republic of Germany is an independent area of the German foreign policy. It is formulated by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and carried out by the implementing organizations. |
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GOB
Government of Bangladesh
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Project owner of PROGRESS and as such the political partner of GTZ.
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Implementing Partners of PROGRESS
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MoC
Ministry of Commerce
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The Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is mainly entrusted with the responsibility of dealing over all trade and commerce of Bangladesh.
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MoLE
Ministry of Labor and Employment
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The objective of the Ministry of Labour & Employment is to alleviate poverty through creating employment opportunities for the poor, unemployed and unskilled labour force of the country.
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EPB
Export Promotion Bureau
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The EPB is a business promotion organization that is established throughout Bangladesh. It operates under the Ministry of Commerce. |
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BGMEA
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association
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The BGMEA is a sectoral trade body, non-government in nature, free from traditional bureaucracy, to help the sector to boost up the country's foreign exchange earnings. It is a strong and dynamic body with about 4500 members. |
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BKMEA
Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association
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The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) is one of the largest associations in Bangladesh. It was formed in 1996 with the prime objective to serve knitwear manufactures in the country. The knitwear sector in Bangladesh is the largest export earning sector. The BKMEA has over 1,500 members with offices in Narayangonj, Dhaka and Chittagong.
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Ecota
Ecota Fair Trade Forum
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The ECOTA Fair Trade Forum is a non profit organization that provides a convenient way to access the diverse handicrafts of Bangladesh. |
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LCG
Consultive Group
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A cooperation platform of donor organizations in Bangladesh. GTZ represents the German Government in the LCG-Private Sector Development. |
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MDF
Market Development Forum
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The MDF is a group of development agencies practicing market development in order to strengthen the private sector in Bangladesh. The primary purpose of the MDF is to ensure collaboration and coordination among its member organizations through information sharing. |
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MFA Forum
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The MFA Forum is an open network of companies, trade unions, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions that are working together to manage the transition of the global textile and garments industry since the end of quotas. |
Chambers
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CCCI
Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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The CCCI established in 1959 as a pioneer Chamber in the country. The Chamber represents the prime maritime port city. The basic objective of the CCCI is to promote and protect the trade, commerce & industry of Bangladesh in general and those of Chittagong in particular. |
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ICC Bangladesh
International Chamber of Commerce - Bangladesh
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The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICCB) was established in 1994. The ICCB has a membership of approximately 107 organizations that are involved in international business. |
Consultancy organizations that are engaged in the implementation of PROGRESS
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GFA
Consulting Group
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GFA is a Germany-based consultancy organization that is engaged in the implementation of development cooperation projects worldwide. |
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SEBA
SEBA Limited
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SEBA is a management and development consulting firm with a wide range of expertise and experience in facilitating and providing of socio-economic and business development services. |
Information web sites
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Inter-agency web site
Developing markets for business services
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The most comprehensive web site on BDS market development, with updated information on past and ongoing activities. |
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