A COMPREHENSIVE DATA DASHBOARD TO TRANSFORM BANGLADESH’S FOOD SYSTEMS

By:
Mandira Neogi, Sabiha Sultana, Sharada Keats, Mark Gachagua, Mohammad Monirul Hasan, Ashek Mahfuz, Rudaba Khondker
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This report introduces the Bangladesh Food Systems Dashboard (BDFSD), a platform designed to provide consistent and easy-to-access food systems data. Developed by the Government of Bangladesh, GAIN, Columbia Climate School, FAO, and other stakeholders, BDFSD consolidates national and sub-national data to support policymakers, researchers, and private sector actors in making data-driven decisions.

Key findings include:

BDFSD integrates data from 8 divisions and 64 districts, offering a comprehensive view of Bangladesh’s food system.
It provides real-time insights into food production, supply chains, consumption, and nutrition indicators.
Challenges such as outdated, inconsistent, and inaccessible data remain, requiring better coordination and policy alignment.
The dashboard is expected to guide food security policies, enhance accountability, and support the country's sustainable food system transformation.

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