This study was financed under the Research Grants Scheme (RGS) of the National Food
Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP). The purpose of the RGS was to
assist in improving research and dialogue within civil society so as to inform and enrich
the implementation of the National Food Policy. The NFPCSP is being implemented by
the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Food
Planning and Monitoring Unit (FPMU), Ministry of Food and Disaster Management with
the financial support of EU and USAID.
The designation and presentation of material in this publication do not imply the
expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO nor of the NFPCSP,
Government of Bangladesh, EU or USAID and reflects the sole opinions and views of the
authors who are fully responsible for the contents, findings and recommendations of this
report.