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HB Consultants LimitedA Mul tidi scipl inary Consul ti ng Firm

Committed to making a positive change in people's lives


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Our areas of expertise:

Public Financial Management and Governance

Power and Energy

Health and Nutrition

Engineering Services: Transportation and Infrastructure

Water Resources Management, Water Supply and Sanitation

Social and Community Development

Small and Medium Enterprise and Trade Sector Development

Education Sector Development

Training and Capacity Building

Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock

Environment, Disaster Management and Climate Change

ICT and Telecommunication

A Multidisciplinary Consulting Firm

HB Consultants Limited


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About HB Consultants Ltd.

HB Consultants Limited, a leading consulting firm in Bangladesh, is always committed to

providing high quality service to its clients. We work closely with our clients to provide enduring

solutions tailored to the clients' specific needs. We have a valuable reservoir of qualified and

experienced professionals from a variety of public and private sector backgrounds, who have a

unique understanding of present and future challenges facing the public and private sectors.

HB has so far successfully implemented more than 100 projects in different sectors, and thereby,

proving itself to be one of the best consulting firms in the country. Our projects encompass

thoughtful planning, sensitive implementation, and most importantly, consultation with the people

affected by the changes. Every aspect of our work is tailored to the specific needs of the client,

whilst maintaining consistent high standards in quality.

HB Consultants Ltd. has solid track record in delivering many successful projects for donors such

as World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),

DFID, USAID, DANIDA, Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and European Commission (EC) and

has extensive background in public and private sector reform projects in different disciplines of

Bangladesh. One of our most featured projects include DFID's Financial Management Reform

Programme (FMRP), a flagship project undertaken by the Government of Bangladesh, which

aims to create a long-term effect on the whole system of financial management. Another of our

high profile projects is the DFID funded Managing At The Top 2 (MATT 2): Bangladesh Public

Service Capacity Building Programme, which is being implemented to create conditions for

incremental administrative reform and performance improvement within the Bangladesh CivilService and to create a critical mass of reform-minded civil servants.

Over the last 10 years, HB's remarkable success in the local market has not only improved its

knowledge-base, professional experience and expertise, but also has enabled it to successfully

spread its operations internationally. Projects such as ADB funded Railway Development Study in

Afghanistan and Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project in Indonesia, EC funded

Support to the Institutional Development to the Ministry of Public Health project in Afghanistan,

and ADB's Micro-insurance Sector Development project in Sri Lanka are some of the successful

ventures leading HB towards its mission and gaining an International Brand Image.

HB, being an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, maintains high standards of professional quality

throughout the management and implementation of projects in any part of the world. Business

ethics, quality, continual improvement and client satisfaction are the principles that are being

followed at every stage of project management.


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Our Vision:

To be a center of excellence in providing complete consulting services at home and abroad.

Our Mission:

To be the top provider of high quality intellectual service in the field of management consultancy,

realizing clients true demand and value, utilizing and carrying our talented people with high

standard of ethics, quality and professional integrity.

Our Donors and Clients:

Our Associates:

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):

As a responsible corporate citizen, we at HB strongly believe in the values of CSR. CSR is an

integral part of our core company policies, which guides the way we operate our businesses both

locally and internationally. On a business level, HB aims, where possible, to develop local

capacity in the country with a view to developing expertise locally. We provide equal opportunities

to women in case of employment, because we trust that women, with their dedication,

commitment, and intellectual expertise, can add great value to the company. As a means of

encouraging participation of female employees in the work place, HB has set up a Day Care

Centre for children, first of its kind for a consultancy company in Bangladesh.

In line with our policy of being open, transparent and accountable for our businesses, we practice

high standards of business ethics in every stage of project management. HB stands strongly

against the concept of undue activity in business dealings. This practice has enabled HB to

achieve a unique brand image among its clients and has made it earn a respectable position in

the society.

We believe that one way we could touch the community where we live is by getting involved in

charitable contributions. Over the years, HB has provided cash or in-kind donations, clothing and

equipment supporting victim families from the impact of floods, cyclones and other natural

calamities in Bangladesh.

Through our CSR practices, we are promoting responsible business practices and supporting the

sustainable growth and development targets of our people and communities.


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Climate change currently

represents one of the greatest

environmental, social and

economic threats facing the planet.

We have developed resources to

meet the needs of our cl ients to

respond to the challenges of this

global issue.

HB is committed to providing quality environmental engineering serOur environmental engineering services are aimed at minimizing th

effects of acid rain, global warming, automobile emissions, and ozo

depletion. HB has the capability of providing strategic advice as eith

extension of in-house staff or as a third party providing initiation,

development, education, outreach, review and oversight of different

environmental issues, climate change policies, programs, and

implementation measures.

Our services in this area include:

Development of effective and appropriate emission reduction

measures, mitigation strategies, and adaptation programs

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA)

Contaminated site assessment and remediation

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental management guidelines and audit

Air quality and water quality management

GIS based Decision Support System and GIS mapping

With our multi-disciplinary approach, we can

provide practical, effective and sustainable

solutions to our clients' environmental needs

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Following are some of our successful

projects in this sector:

Environmental Impact Assessment ofHatia-Manpura Drilling Operation.

Donor : Cairn Energy Sangu Field Ltd.

Client : Cairn Energy

Duration : June 2005 - Jan. 2006

The objective of the project was to identify and

evaluate the potential impacts of significance

due to the project (including environmental

impacts due to the project location) as well as

to recommend measures to prevent, minimize,

mitigate, manage, monitor, and correct

potential environmental impacts resulting from

project activities to make the project

environmentally compatible. Our servicesincluded:

Providing environmental review and

guidance relating to the operation and

description of exploratory drilling activities

Delineating the significant environmental

issues found

Evaluating all significant, adverse

environmental and socio-economic impacts

and hazards associated with the project

Identifying and planning measures to

mitigate or prevent potential adverse impacts

Proposing the most appropriate

arrangements for the implementation ofthese measures

Project Monitoring Information System

(PMIS)

Donor : Government of BangladeshClient : Bangladesh Environmental

Management Project (BEMP),

Department of Environment

Duration : Sept. 2003 - Dec. 2003

The main objective of the Project was to

improve the Project Monitoring Information

System (PMIS) of Bangladesh Environmental

Management Project (BEMP) and its various

executing agencies. Our role was to develop

Project Information System (PIS) to provide a

unified source of data for monitoring,

evaluation, and planning, from which standard

reports could be generated, and which couldeventually be used to respond to more general

queries.

Consulting Services for Preparation of (A)

Environmental Guidelines (in Bangla) for

(i) Hospital and Clinics , (ii) Welding, (iii)

Iron, Steal and Re-rolling Mills, (iv) Rice

Mills and (B) Countrywide Industrial

Survey and GIS Mapping

Donor : Government of Bangladesh

Client : Department of Environment, GoB

Duration : May 2008 - July 2008

The objective of the project was to develop anindustry database through countrywide

industrial survey and GIS mapping and to

develop environmental management guidelines

(in Bangla) for (i) hospitals and clinics, (ii)

welding, (iii) iron, steel and re-rolling mills and

(iv) rice mills. Our services included:

Conducting a countrywide survey to collect

data on the different types of industries as

per client's requirements

Conducting GIS mapping

Developing environmental manageme

guidelines based on the existing laws oBangladesh to mitigate pollution

Providing information on the best prac

to avoid and control environmental

pollution

Development of a GIS-based Decision

Support System (DSS) on the Indust ri

of Greater Dhaka

Donor : Govt. of Bangladesh

Client : Department of Environment (D

Duration : May 2009 - June 2009

The main objective of this project was to

enhance the decision making process onenvironmental clearance, monitoring and

enforcement activities of DoE. Our services

included:

Reviewing all previous industrial databas

generated by DoE on greater Dhaka

Identifying gaps of information in existing

industrial database and suggesting

necessary measures

Conducting necessary industrial survey t

upgrade existing database

Developing a GIS-based Decision Suppo

System on industries of greater Dhaka c

generate customized maps having all kinof geospatial information of the greater

Dhaka city

HB Consultants LimitedBTMC Building (4th Level), 7-9 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka - 1215, Bangladesh

Tel: +88(02) 9139853, 9143968 Fax: +88(02) 9126117 E-mail: [email protected]


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Traditionally, Bangladesh still largely continues to be an agrarianeconomy with agriculture employing the largest of the national

workforce. Fisheries and livestock, in many ways, complement

agriculture. These together can provide food security, employment a

in the process, reduce poverty. We deliver expertise to improve

sustainable development for primary industries including agriculture,

fisheries, forestry, livestock, food security, and rural development.


Agricultural production, processing and marketing

Diversification of rural economies

Livelihood development

Rural entrepreneurship and enterprise development

Agriculture and livestock training and extension

Food security

We cover all stages of the project cycle,

from planning and implementation to

monitor ing and evaluation


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Our focus is to enhance resource

utilization for expanding and

extending production through

matching of invaluable

indigenous knowledge and

appropriate technology in an

environmentally sustainable

manner.


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Following are some of our projects in this

sector:

Baseline Physical and Socio-economic

Survey under Participatory Livestock

Development Project

Donor :Asian Development Bank

Client : Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation

(PKSF)Duration : Sept. 2006 Feb.2007

The Project objective was to reduce rural

poverty in 20 districts of northwest Bangladesh

by increasing income generating activities and

employment in livestock-related enterprises for

the rural poor, particularly landless households

and households headed by women. The survey

covered socioeconomic characteristics, land

tenure arrangements, marketing and

processing problems, status of livestock, and

gender and health status of the target

beneficiaries.

Interim Impact Assessment through PRAand Survey in Special Program for Food

Security (SPFS) Project Villages

Donor : Food and Agricultural

Organization (FAO)

Client : Food and Agricultural

Organization (FAO)

Duration : May 2006 July 2006

The government has adopted a National Action

Plan to attain food security by the year 2010. In

this circumstance, SPFS operated a holistic

strategy under a unique interdisciplinary

program to achieve household food security

through adoption of social mobilization tools.

Our services included:

Developing Farming System appropriate

to specific agro-ecological zones

Establishing community-based nutrition

education program to create nutrition

awareness among communities

Developing program to encourage

consumption of nutritious food products

A Study towards More Pro-Poor Fisheries

and Livestock Sub-Sectors


Client : Ministry of Planning, GoB

Duration : August 2006 Nov. 2006

The main objective of the project was to assess

the contribution of the fisheries and livestock

sub-sectors to growth and poverty reduction,

and to suggest strategies and policies to make

these two sub-sectors more pro-poor without

hurting their growth potential. Our services

included preparing study design and

questionnaire, analyzing data, and conducting

seminars and workshops.

Final Evaluation of Integrated Food

Security Prog ram (IFSP) of

CARE-Bangladesh

Donor : CARE, Bangladesh

Client : CARE, Bangladesh

Duration : Jan. 2004 April 2004

The Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP)

was designed to improve food security of

vulnerable households. The five-year (fiscal

year 1999-2004) program was implemented in

food insecure regions of the country, with

greater emphasis on the least-developed

Upazilas, flood and disaster prone areas,

crowded and unhygienic low-income urban

settlements through four different thematic

components. Our services included:

Reviewing all activities since the

commencement of IFSP defining thestrengths and weaknesses

Assessing the extent of achievement of

each strategic objective and

recommendations on each strategic

objective

Bangladesh ADB PPTA: BAN 33224-01

Agribusiness Development

Donor : ADB

Client : Ministry of Agriculture

Duration : Jan. 2004 Sept. 2004

The purpose of the TA was to help the

Government design an agribusiness

development project to address thefundamental problems in the sector and

recommend measures for improving

accountability and transparency, as well as

addressing the bureaucratic bottlenecks that

increase transaction costs in agribusiness. O

services included:

A detailed evaluation of the constraints

and impediments to the development o

the agribusiness sector

Proposed strategies for addressing and

overcoming the more significant

constraints

Identification of the limiting factors in

acquisition of technology

The RIBEC-ASIRP-Finance (RAF)

(Agri-cultural Services Innovation and

Reform Project)

Donor : DFID

Client : Department for Agricultural

Extension (DAE)

Duration : Jan. 2000 June 2002

The work was centered on newly formed

Management Accounting Units (MAUs) for a

faster release of funds to projects and

therefore, to those in need. Our services

included: Designing tasks for the MAU in

consultation with various

ministries/divisions and agencies

Establishing linkage of MAU with releva

ministries/ divisions/ agencies

Imparting training to personnel


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We believe that education is one of

the most powerful instruments for

reducing poverty and inequality

and lays a foundation for sustained

economic growth.

Education is the cornerstone of social and economic advancement contributes to human development and poverty reduction. HB

Consultants Limited provides technical expertise to the sector, work

with individuals, communities, organizations and governments to

strengthen capacity and improve delivery of education services to thcommunity.

Our services include:

Curriculum development and reform

Education policy and planning

Capacity development and training

Policy formulation

National education frameworks and standards

Monitoring, quality assurance and evaluation

Access to new technology and information systems Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) capacity

enhancements


We help to implement education

reforms and programs in a way

that is effective and sustainable


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HB has managed and helped to deliver a

diverse range of educational initiatives.

Following are some of our successful projects

in this sector:

Analysis of Human Resource

Development Capacity of National

Academy for Educat ional Management

(NAEM) in Secondary Education

Sub-Sector


Client : Ministry of Education, Govt. of

Bangladesh

Duration : March 2009 June 2009

Objectives of this research study were to

assess present situation of management

issues in the secondary education sector,

analyze human resource development capacity

of NAEM for secondary education sector and

identify practical measures to develop

manpower. The following services were

provided:

Conducting SWOT analysis to assess the

current state and future scopes of NAEM

Studying present management structure

and human resources capacity

Preparation of Skills Development

Project

Donor : Asian Development Bank

Client : Asian Development Bank

Duration : Feb. 2007 Aug. 2007

This project comprised situation analysis,

policy reforms, short-term training programs

and basic skills development, capacitystrengthening and project implementation.

Services provided by HB included:

Analyzing the quality, relevance and

efficiency of Technical and Vocational

Education Training (TVET) programs and

institutions

Reviewing the TVET teacher and trainer

training system of Bangladesh

Recommending policy changes and

project investment activities

Second Tracer Study and Data

Management for PLCEHD-1

Donor : DFID

Client : Ministry of Primary and Mass

Education, Govt. of Bangladesh

Duration : Nov. 2007 Dec. 2007

The project was designed to promote a faster

and more equitable human development

through its Post Literacy and Continuing

Education (PLCE) program to the completers of

basic literacy courses of the earlier non-formal

education projects including primary dropouts.

The following services were provided:

Conducting survey and focus group

discussions

Collecting qualitative and quantitative data

using different statistical instruments

Cleaning, collating and analyzing data for

determining the current status of the

graduates with regard to different aspectsand recommendations made to improve

the focus and activity of the project

Female Secondary School Assistance

Project (FSSAP) II: Design

Implementation and Evaluation of

Outreach Program, Family Attractiveness

Program and Community Mobilization for

Existing and New School Program

Donor : World Bank

Client : Ministry of Education


The main objectives of this project were to

accelerate the pace of progress achieved bythe FSSAP in expanding female education,

improving the quality of education and ensuring

expansion of female education at the secondary

level, and organizing teacher education and

training. Our services included:

Identifying 2-3 sets of targeting criteria for

selection of girls in the Family

Attractiveness Program

Conducting quantitative impact evaluation

of the program

Tracer/ Impact Study for Learning Cent

(LCs) and Shishu Kallyan Trust (SKT)

under the Project Reaching

Out-of-School Children (ROSC)

Donor : WB & SDC

Client : Reaching Out-of-School

Children (ROSC) Project

Duration : Aug. 2007 Dec. 2007

The objective of this study was to get a basic

understanding of the transition of the ROSC

graduates and SKT into the secondary

education or workforce. HB provided the

following services:

Analyzing whether this study will provid

effective inputs for the policy makers to

plan efficiently for the out-of-school

children education

Analyzing whether the study will provide

better perspective of the market needs

might help planning for the out-of-schoo

childrens education

Study Mission on Primary Education,

Secondary Education and Primary Hea

Care Issues with Oxford Policy

Management (OPM), UK

Donor : DFID

Client : Oxford Policy Management

(OPM), UK

Duration : Dec. 2003 April 2004

HB has supported the education team of OP

in securing a comprehensive understanding

the financial systems that support primary an

secondary education, in primarily the

government as well as the non-government

sector.

HB was responsible for tracking the way in

which money disbursed from the Ministry of

Finance is turned into education and health

services.


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RIBEC-ESTEEM-FINANCE with Ministry

of Primary and Mass Education

Donor : DFID

Client : DFID

Duration : 1999 2002

The consultants are working on following outputs:

The work is centred on newly formed

Management Accounting Units (MAUs)

fashioned for a faster release of funds to

projects and facilitation of better and more

complete planning and resource allocation

to meet the priority needs.

Ensuring the flow of more accurate

financial information thus improving

efficiency in the use of funds and the

probability of resources going to where

they are needed.

ESTEEM (Effective Schools through

enhanced Education Management);

Component 4: Development of FinancialManagement Unit (FMU) with Directorate

of Primary Education, Ministry of Primary

and Mass Education

Donor : DFID

Client : DFID

Duration : Dec. 2002 Dec. 2004

The consultants are working on following outputs:

Effective Schools Through Enhanced

Education (ESTEEM) is a key component

of the Government of Bangladeshs Primary

Education Development Programme. Its

purpose is to strengthen institutional

capacity to manage education resources in

the primary sector and convert themefficiently into learning outcomes for all

children.

The services included designing tasks for

the FMU in consultation with various

Ministries/ Division and agencies;

establishing linkages between FMU with

relevant Ministries/ Division/ Agencies; pilot

testing was carried out; training was

imparted to personnel for capacity building

and sustainability of the FMU.

Mid Term Review of the Programme to

Motivate, Train and Employ Female Teachers

in Rural Secondary Schools (PROMOTE)

programme: Bangladesh ALA 95/07

Donor : European Commission (EC)

Client : Directorate of Secondary and

Higher Education (DSHE) of the

Ministry of Education, Government

of Bangladesh

Duration : July, 2000 Oct. 2000

The consultants are working on following

outputs:

The Financing Memorandum for the

PROMOTE project was signed in January

1996 for an amount of 36 million Euro.

Its main goal is to facilitate and accelerate a

smooth transition to a more gender-

sensitive and equitable society in rural

Bangladesh by promoting girl-friendlysecondary schools and high quality, gender

sensitive teaching at secondary schools in

rural areas. The purpose of the project is to

facilitate the employment of more and

better-prepared women teachers in rural

secondary schools.

ADB TA 7169-BAN: PRIMARY EDUCATION

SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM


Client : Asian Development Bank

Duration : Feb. 2010 July. 2010

The TA consultants are working on following

outputs: situation analysis based on rapid

assessment of PEDPII implementation and

lessons learned;

a macro/sector plan for the proposed

PESDP including a common policy and

financing framework and joint partnership

agreement to provide options for

coordinated financing from the Government

and interested DPs including ADB under a

program based approach; and a program

design proposal which includes cluster

pooled and parallel financing modalitie

support the Governments education fo

program through flexible implementa

arrangements with a particular focus

targeted capacity development to supquality and equity at school level.

Teaching Quality Improvement II in

Secondary Education (TQI II) ADB TA

7426- BAN


Client : ADB/ Directorate of Seconda

& Higher Education, Ministry

Education. Bangladesh

Duration : Aug. 2010 Feb. 2011

It is a Project Preparation Technical Assistan

(PPTA) project to formulate the TQI phase 2

The main objective of the proposed TQI II is

continue support for Bangladesh in teachingquality improvement which is aligned with th

GoBs priority National Education Policy.

The focus will be primarily on improving

learning outcomes of students enrolle

secondary education, with a special fo

on all eligible disadvantaged children

pockets.

The design will also build on the experie

and lessons learnt from the ongoing

Project as well as support

Government's National Education Po

under formulation, particularly pertainin

teacher recruitment, deployment, ca

paths and professional developm

including teacher competencies

teacher performance monitoring.

A detailed secondary education teac

training sector overview and Propos

project design by building on the ongo

TQI project to implement the proposed

II.


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We propose clients with a full

range of planning, analysis and

design offers while ensuring

quality assurance and control

program for all projects

undertaken.

HBprovides a full range of planning, design and supervision ofengineering services. We have access to highly trained and very

skilled experts who provide information, advice and recommendation

to our clients.


Engineering survey, design and planning

Construction, supervision and quality control

Technical, economic and financial feasibility studies

Social feasibility studies

Resettlement action plans

Port efficiency enhancement

Railway sector modernization

Our transportation professionals

constantly evaluate management

methods, design techniques and

delivery system models



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Design of Pedestrian Infrastructure and

Traffic Engineering One-way Streets,

Sidewalks and Foot Over Br idges (FOBs)in Dhaka City (Contract Package # S09)

Donor :Japanese Policy and Human

Resource Development (PHRD)

Client :Clean Air and Sustainable

Environment Preparation Project

(CASE), Department of

Environment (DoE) and Dhaka

City Corporation (DCC)

Duration : May 2008 July 2008

The specific objectives of the project were to

design: 5 FOBs at selected locations,

appropriate temporary and permanent lane

separators for the selected 2 road corridors, an

appropriate one way traffic system for Old

Dhaka and approximately 90 km of sidewalks

in Mohamadpur, Khilgaon and Tejgaon areas.


Determining key technical, environmental

and social aspects in each location

Conducting a road condition survey in

Mohamadpur, Khilgaon and Tejgaon

Defining the extent of improvements

necessary

Bangladesh ADB AOTA: Chittagong Port

Efficiency Improvement Project

Donor :ADB

Client : Chittagong Port Authority (CPA)Duration : June 2006 Nov. 2007

The objective of this project was to assist in the

implementation of various components of the

Port Efficiency Improvement Plan (PEIP) to

ensure sustainability of the different investment

components of the project. Our services

included:

Evaluating the impact of the new tariff

structure and the billing activities

Supporting the establishment of an

Environmental Unit in CPA

Preparing a set of indicators to assess

CPA environmental performance

Bangladesh ADB PPTA: BAN 36105-01Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project

Donor :ADB

Client :Chittagong Port Authority (CPA)

Duration : Jan. 2004 June 2004

This project had three components. The first

component focused on improving the

management practices of CPA and Customs at

Chittagong Port; the second component

involved physical improvements necessary

within the CPA area and the third component

focused on environmental management. Our

services included:

Carrying out preliminary engineering

design of the optimum physical layout andoperations of the container freight station,

container yard, internal road circulation

system, oil reception and disposal facilities

Estimating economic analysis of the

design in accordance with the relevant

ADB guidelines

Carrying out environmental and social

analysis of all proposed physical work

Feasibility Study of Saidpur Railway

Workshop Modernization

Donor :Korea Plant Industries

Association (KOPIA)

Client :Bangladesh Railways

Duration : May 2006 Nov. 2006

The project focused on conducting a feasibility

study on the oldest and largest railway

workshop in Bangladesh in order to determine

the viability of modernizing it. Our services

included collection of data and information

necessary for economic and financial analysis,

engineering design and cost estimation of the

project.

BIMSTEC Transpor t Infrastructure and

Logistics (BTILS) StudyDonor : ADB

Client : ADB

Duration : Feb. 2007 Oct. 2007

Under BTILS, a study on the transport

infrastructure and logistics was undertaken t

promote interregional integration by increas

trade and travel among the BIMSTEC

countries. Our services included:

Reviewing work related to transport an

trade facilitation

Identifying significant deviations in

BIMSTEC countries from the standards

followed by transport providers and the

implications in terms of cost, time and

trade competitiveness

Identifying critical transport and transit

agreements

Reform Consultancy Services under

Bangladesh Railway Sector Investmen

Program (Loan No. 32234-BAN):

Component 3Donor : ADB

Client : Bangladesh Railway, Ministry of

Communications, Govt. of

Bangladesh

Duration : Sept. 2007 May 2011

The objectives of the project are to restructu

Bangladesh Railway, prepare asset register

improve financial governance, improve hum

resources governance and management, an

provide legal support to the BangladeshRailway reform. Our services include:

Reviewing and analyzing existing

accounting system

Formulating new accounting architectu

model

Implementing accepted financial

management and accounting system

Developing the costing of services and

internal pricing structure, etc.


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We understand the importance of

creating a financial system which

would facilitate economic

efficiency, mobili zation of savings,

promotion of entrepreneurship , and

expansion of private sector

activities.

The financial sector is the heart of any vital economy, contributing toeconomic prosperity by providing credit for businesses to work,

mobilizing savings, enabling risk management, and accelerating

commerce by facilitating payments and transfers. We are specialists

assisting governments in developing the processes and systems for

improved public financial management outcomes.


Designing and implementing budget execution processes includi

accounting and financial management, treasury and audit

Strengthening of the various agencies of the government involve

external, domestic debt and liabilities management of a country

Assessing, designing and implementing Financial Management

Information System

Designing and implementing training programs in all areas of pub

financial management

Financial markets governance

Enterprise growth and bank modernization

Legal sector reform

We believe that development of financial

markets, financial institutions and f inancial

instruments are essential ingredients for

economic growth and prosperity



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Financial Management Reform

Programme (FMRP)

Donor : DFIDClient : Ministry of Finance, Govt. of

Bangladesh

Duration : July 2002 Sept. 2009

The purpose of FMRP was to develop

accountable and transparent institutional

management and operational arrangements for

aggregate fiscal discipline, strategic

prioritization of expenditure and improved

performance during budget execution. FMRP

comprised of five interrelated components. The

main objective of each component is given

below:

Component-1: to strengthen auditing practice

and information for improved parliamentaryscrutiny of public financial management.

Component 2: to enhance aggregate fiscal

management and develop the regulatory

framework for financial and performance

management.

Component 3:to enhance resource allocation

and utilization, and financial resource and

performance management capacity in line

ministries.

Component 4:to enhance financial

management capacity in line ministries.

Component 5:to build the capacity of

Financial Management Academy, as a

sustainable centre of excellence for financial

management training in government.

Reforms in Budgeting and Expenditure

Contro l Project (RIBEC)

Donor : DFID

Client : Ministry of Finance, Govt. of

Bangladesh

Duration : April 1999 - June 2003

The main objective of the project was to

accomplish improvement in government

budgetary processes.


Preparing digitized national budget

Implementing computerized and accounts

consolidation system

Reforms in Government Audit Project(RIGA)

Donor : DFID


Bangladesh

Duration : April 1999 - July 2003

The objectives of this project were to update the

audit code of the Government of Bangladesh

and audit manuals in local Government audit;

introduce performance or value for money

audits; implement improved audit techniques;

and improve skills through training for auditors

at all levels. Our services included:

Publishing the Audit Code

Conducting Civil Audit, Local Audit andRevenue Audit

Bangladesh: Enterprise Growth & Bank

Modernization Pro ject / Team of Experts

for Sonali Bank

Donor : World Bank

Client : Bangladesh Bank

Duration : Aug. 2004 July 2007

The objective of the project was to modernize

the activities of the bank. Our services included:

Strengthening and revamping the internal

audit function

Assisting the counterpart in upgrading

credit policies and procedures andestablishing a unit to monitor loan

management

Identifying areas where costs can be cut,

staff can be retrenched, branches can be

closed or rationalized, and non-performing

loans can be reduced

Formulating a strategy for recovery of bad

debts

Stabilizing the Bank and restoring its

financial health to an acceptable level

Financial Markets Governance ProgramDonor : ADB


Bangladesh

Duration : March 2005 Aug. 2005

The objective of this project was to prepare

sector development program for Financial

Markets Governance Program. The program

aimed at developing an integrated financial

system that meets international principles of

good governance in order to compete

effectively for quality institutional investment

and enhance investor confidence in the loca

market. Our services included:

Analyzing the organization, manageme

policies, systems, operations, financial

performance and condition of seven

largest private Non-Banking Financial

Institutions

Identifying necessary steps and measu

needed to introduce new debt recovery

options

Legal and Judicial Capacity Buildi ng

Project

Donor : World Bank

Client : Ministry of Law (MoL), Govt

Bangladesh

Duration : Nov. 2001 Nov. 2004

The objective of the project was to assistBangladesh in making its civil justice system

more efficient, effective and accountable. It w

designed to address the most pressing

problems of timeliness and accessibility whi

paving the way for subsequent reforms in ot

areas. Our services included:

Strengthening court administration and

reducing delays

Developing an alternative dispute

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We are dedicated to finding

practical solutions to the challenges

of health systems, often in diff icult

environments, to ensure that

sustainable health care is available

for all, especially for the poor.

We are committed to providing effective, accessible and affordablehealth care facility with our skilled and experienced professionals,

providing high quality technical services for the health sector.


Analysis of health services, including health facilities

Feasibility studies, mid-term and final evaluations of regional and

national programs and projects

Support to Ministries of Health for the formulation of public health

policies and strategies

Development, organization and implementation of action plans

against HIV / AIDS

Sexual and reproductive health

Maternal and child health

Hospital waste management

We believe that the capacity of health

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Following are some of our successful projects

in this sector:

The establishment of a Management

Support Agency (MSA) for the Ministry of

Health and Family Welfare, Govt. ofBangladesh (GoB)

Donor : The World Bank and other

donors through pool funding

Client : Ministry of Health and Family

Welfare, GoB

Duration : April 2008 June 2010

The objective of the project was to establish the

Management Support Agency (MSA) which in

turn will manage the contracting, supervision

and financing of a package of Health, Nutrition

and Population sector programs provided by

external agencies and institutions. Our services

included: Development of a financial management

plan and system

Follow-up on procurement issues by the

contractors / grantees

Procurement of NGOs and private sector

service providers for delivery of agreed

services

Development and Implementation of a

Data Management Information System for

the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(MoHFW) and GIS Mapping

Donor :Pool funding

Client : GTZ

Duration : March 2009March 2010

The overall objective of this project was to

strengthen the institutional capacities of the

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(MoHFW) to steer and implement the Health,

Nutrition and Population Sector Programme

(HNPSP). Our services included:

Training staffs of the Monitoring and

Evaluation unit

Supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation

unit at the MoHFW

Greater transparency in fund allocation

and efficiency in program planning and

implementationTechnical Assistance to the Financial

Management and Audit Uni t of the

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Donor :DFID

Client :DFID

Duration : Dec. 2006 Oct. 2007

The objective of the project was to assist the

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)

in meeting the immediate financial management

needs regarding the Government of

Bangladeshs (GoB) sector wide approach to

the Health, Nutrition and Population Sector

Project (HNPSP). Our services included:

Determining technical assistance and

capacity building needs for the medium

term

Establishing a sustainable financial

management reporting capability

Selecting and procuring appropriate IT

systems

Developing and updating the financial

manual and guideline manual for HNPSP

SHAPLA-FIN (Health and Family Welfare)

Donor :DFID

Client :DFID

Duration : March 1999 Aug. 2003

The work was centred around newly formed

Management Accounting Units (MAUs) for a

faster release of funds to projects, thus

improving efficiency in the use of funds and the

probability of resources going to where they are

needed. Our services included:

Designing tasks for the MAU in

consultation with various ministries /

divisions and agencies

Establishing linkage of MAU with releva

ministries/ divisions/ agencies

Providing training to personnel

Financial Management Assessment ofHealth, Nutrition and Population Secto

Programme (HNPSP)

Donor : World Bank

Client : World Bank

Duration : June 2004 Aug. 2004

The overall objective of the assessment was

gain a clear understanding of the reforms in

area of public sector financial management

their implication on the health sector. Our

services included:

Reviewing overall planning and budget

system, and role of Budget Committee

Financial Management Unit in preparing

budget

Examining expenditure tracking and

monitoring system against budgetary

allocation and milestones

Reviewing current system of assets and

inventory recording

Reviewing the degree of compliance wi

the financial regulations

Assessing overall fund management

Using computerized financial managem

system at the Ministry of Health and Fa

Welfare, District and Upazila level

Assess Client Satisfact ion in GoB and

NGO Programme PerformanceDonor :GoB

Client : NIPORT

Duration : October 2008 December 20

This project was mainly a survey and statisti

analysis, which was conducted by personal

interview approach with sample respondents

consisting of two types of respondents with t

two types of questionnaires prepared by the

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We maintain teams of highly skilled

technical personnel in the country,and most of our staffs have

internationally recognized

qualifications to ensure we meet

our commitments.

HB provides Information and Communication Technology (ICT)solutions and services that maximize business productivity, reduce

associated risk with developing new technologies and minimize the

total cost of ICT ownership. We have recently started working in the

telecommunication sector.


E-governance

Management Information System (MIS)

Web-based application development

Customized software design and development

Website development

Frequency allocation of telecommunication

Spectrum auditing of telecommunication

Pricing policy of telecommunication

Performance monitoring and licensing of telecommunication

Our management team has extensive

expertise in ICT and telecommunication

management, and proven comprehensive

understanding of business operations in

adding signi ficant value to the clients

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Computerization of Project Accounting

Manual (CPAM)

Donor : World Bank

Client : Foreign Aided Project Audit

Directorate (FAPAD)

Duration : Feb. 2006 April 2007

The objective of the project was to consolidate

the government's accounting and reporting

system by establishing standardized software

system for conducting project accounting and

reporting. Our services included:

Developing computerized version of the

project accounting manual and Audit

Monitoring System

Providing training on project AuditMonitoring System

Creating pilot Asset Management System

Development of Technical Specifications

for Government ICT Network and Inputs

for Bidd ing Process, Economic

Management Technical Assistance

Project: Support for Development of

Publ ic Sector Use of ICT, BCC, MOSICT,

GoB

Donor :World Bank

Client :Bangladesh Computer Council

(BCC)

Duration :April 2008 June 2008

The objective of the project was to develop

technical specifications for government ICT

network and inputs for bidding process,

Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), Ministry

of Science and Information & Communication

Technology (MOSICT), Government of

Bangladesh.


Conducting baseline survey and needs

assessment of the equipment necessary

for network and systems Designing the physical networks, including

technical specification

Needs Assessment Study on Software

Appl ication

Donor : UNDP

Client : UNDP

Duration:June 2007 July 2007

The objective of this project was to enhance

effectiveness and efficiency of work processes

and integrate decision making. This was done

by enabling office in the three divisions to

access each others resources and databases

instantaneously, share electronic files and

documents and communicate more efficiently.


Conducting business process analysis of

the existing work systems and procedures

Evaluating communication issues for

intra-departmental and inter-departmental

communications

Defining standard interfaces that make it

easier for applications to work together

Consulting Services on Unified Licensing

(BTRC-Package-4.12)

Donor : IDA

Client : Bangladesh TelecommunicationRegulatory Commission, GoB

Duration :Sept. 2009 Dec. 2009

The objective of the project was to develop a

Unified License Agreement based on

international best practices and experiences.


Developing Unified License Agreement

based on International Best Practice

Preparing documents including a

consultation paper, draft and final

recommendations

Utilizing an extensive consultation procwith all stakeholders to inform the

development of these documents

Supporting the BTRC through the proc

until the final approval of the license

agreement by the commission

Package No. S-4 (MIS Development an

Accounting Software Firm) of the IPFF

Project of Bangladesh Bank

Donor : IDA

Client :Bangladesh Bank

Duration :Sept. 2009 Dec. 2009

The objective of the project was to develop

Management Information System (MIS) for

transparent management and establishmen

accountability of the IPFF project. Our servic

included:

Designing the system and databases fo

Project Monitoring System (Software A

Designing the system and databases fo

Accounting System (Software B)

Testing and debugging the software

Training for implementation of the softw




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International Projects

Our integrated approach combines

insight and innovation from

multiple disciplines to help our

clients excel anywhere irrespective

of geographical boundaries.

As part of our vision to be a global player, we believe that expandinbusiness into new territories provides the fuel for global growth. As a

result, the company has spread its operations internationally also. H

has successfully completed projects in the fields of health,

environment, financial management, transport engineering, power a

energy, and other areas.

HB has the expertise to provide services in the following sectors:

Health and Nutrition Railway sector development

Engineering services

Education, Training and Capacity Building

Power and Energy

Information and Communication Technology and

Telecommunication

Agriculture and Fisheries

Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Management

Financial Management in public and private sector

Water Resources Management, Water Supply and Sanitation an

other sectors

Through its international projects,

HB antic ipates gaining a global

brand image in the near future

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International Projects

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international projects:

Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency

Support Project (Health Component:

Package 31)

Donor : ADB (Grant)

Client : ADB

Duration : May 2007 Jan. 2009

The objectives of the project were to improve

access to basic health care for the vulnerable

and the underserved, and efficiency of the

health delivery system. Our services included:

Developing and implementing an

operational plan Analyzing health workforce

Nursing and Midwifery

Presenting a system wide approach to

Mental Health

Providing training on Pharmaceutical

Waste Management

TA No. 7259-AFG: Railway Development

Study

Donor : ADB

Client : Ministry of Public Works,

Afghanistan

Duration : July 2009 May 2010

The objective of the project is to develop an

affordable, safe, environmentally friendly,

energy efficient and reliable transport system.

The TA output will be a study on railway

development in the northern part of

Afghanistan, advice and recommendations for

the Governments consideration. Our services

include:

Assessing the long-term traffic demand

and the sector's capacity, reviewing

available options, and developing

recommendations for the Government

Performing the route alignment study and

carrying out technical, social,

environmental, financial, and economic

assessments for certain routes

ADB TA 7082-TON: Urban Planning and

Management System i n Tonga

Donor :ADB

Client :ADB

Duration : May 2009 April 2010

The objectives of the project were: preparation

of planning legislation, capacity building,preparation of urban sector development plan,

and a traffic management study for Nukulalofa.


Undertaking international and regional

review of appropriate urban planning

mechanisms and procedures and

producing a working paper

Determining types of plans to be prepared

and the methodology for their preparation

Study of Grid-based Alternative Options

to increase Electricity access in

Afghanistan

Donor : World BankClient : Afghan Power Development

Board

Duration :March 2009 May 2009

The objective of the project was to explore

grid-based alternative options to complement

and support the utility in providing electricity

economically and efficiently. Our services

included:

Reviewing models for electricity service

delivery in peri-urban areas to deliver

electricity efficiently and economically

Determining the best models for

implementation in Afghanistan

Designing two pilot projects for

implementation of the selected model(s)

Identifying barriers to implementation and

addressing specific policy and regulatory

needs for implementation

Kunduz River Basin Programme KRBP

Donor : European Commission

Client : Ministry of Irrigation, Water

Resources and Environment,

Afghanistan

Duration : Feb. 2008 June 2008

The overall objective of the program was to

foster poverty alleviation through improved food

security. Our services included:

Developing the quality control and

supervision system from material testing

Developing guidelines for action on the

basis of the supervision results

Support to the Institutional Developme

to the Ministry o f Public Health (MoPHGovernment of the Islamic Republic o

Afghanistan


Client : European Commission

Duration :Feb. 2008 May 2009

The health care services in Afghanistan hav

deteriorated dramatically during the past

decades of conflict. Health indicators are

among the worst in the world. The Governm

of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIR

has undertaken decisive steps in addressin

these challenges and this project was part o

the governments initiative in improving thecurrent situation. Our services included:

Assisting the Ministry of Public Health

(MoPH) in assessing the total national

health expenditures and ascertaining

trends

Drawing up a report on the existing an

future potential strategies of health

financing and cost sharing

Training and orientation of the key MoP

staffs on health financing schemes and

options

Developing strategies and implementin

guidelines for standardized health

financing mechanisms

Facilitating the identification process oappropriate health financing alternative

Obtaining relevant baseline informatio

including household expenditure on he

care

Micro-insurance Sector Development

Sri Lanka (TA No.4761-SRI)

Donor :ADB

Client :Ministry of Finance and Plann

Sri Lanka

Duration :June 2006 Jan. 2007

The goal of this project was to establish an

enabling environment for micro-insurance afacilitate the development of the

micro-insurance sector for risk mitigation of

poor. Our services included:

Assessing the adequacy of the current

legal and regulatory arrangement in

promoting micro-insurance services

Recommending policy and legal

amendments




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Power and Energy

Power and Energy plays key roles

in all sectors o f development and

all spheres of economy - be it

agriculture, infrastructure or

industry. We deliver our clients with

innovative strategies and solutions

in the power and energy sector.

Oil, gas and electricity are the raw materials dominating almost allprocesses and aspects of our modern industrial society. Without the

resources and the resulting products, our present day life would no

longer be conceivable. With years of experience, HB is now

recognized for its high standards and outstanding professional

expertise in the power and energy sector.


Preparation and display of digital map of existing gas pipelinenetwork

Power system efficiency improvement

Preparation of reports and recommendations to meet up power

shortage

Feasibility study of different power plants

Power transmission and distribution

Preparation of implementation and financing plan for gas sector

development

Petroleum refining and marketing

HB has specialists and professionals

with f irst-hand knowledge and

experience in the power sector

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Consulting Services for Power Sector

Financial Restructuring and Recovery Plan

Donor :World BankClient :Ministry of Power, Energy and

Mineral Resources, Govt. of

Bangladesh

Duration : Aug. 2005 April 2006

The main objective of this project was to

develop a mechanism to improve the financial

performance of the power entities. Our services

included:

Reducing operating and financial costs

(through optimal utilization of assets, debt

restructuring, and better accountability)

Meeting the demand for reliable electricity

supply in an affordable and sustainable

manner Shaping the financial recovery plan with a

credible financial model

Consulting Services for the Preparation

of South Zone Power Distribution Project

Donor : World Bank, GoB

Client : Ministry of Power, Energy and

Mineral Resources, Govt. of

Bangladesh

Duration : Sept. 2006 May 2007

As part of restructuring of the Bangladesh Power

Development Board (BPDB), the government

decided to transform it into a holding company.

Among its independent subsidiary companies,the South Zone Power Distribution Company

(SZPDC) was to be responsible for distribution

and retail supply of electricity in the

south-eastern part of the country. The project

called for conducting the preparatory work for

the SZPDC. Our services included:

Procuring management consultants

Preparing an Investment Plan

Developing project concept paper

Corporatization of Bangladesh Power

Development Board (TA no. 4626; TAR:

39141-01)

Donor : ADB

Client : Ministry of Power, Energy andMineral Resources, Govt. of

Bangladesh

Duration : March 2006 March 2007

The objective of the project was to assist the

Government and BPDB to (i) corporatize BPDB,

(ii) introduce modern management information

systems in the new company, (iii) integrate the

new company into the power sector network.

HB provided the following services:

Legal and commercial corporatization

Development of Accounting and Financial

Management System and Human

Resource Management System

Promoting Private Sector Participation inthe Energy Sector (ADB AOTA: BAN

36268-01)

Donor : ADB

Client : Petrobangla

Duration : Dec. 2005- Sept. 2007

The objective of the project was to establish a

Public-Private Partnership Forum to: undertake a

comprehensive review of the existing framework

for private sector investments, specify goals and

roles of the partners, and select energy sector

projects for future investment that will involve

private sector participation. Our services included:

Assessing the adequacy of the existing

policy and regulatory framework forprivate-sector participation in the gas sector

Analyzing gas transmission and distribution

pricing framework

Examining unbundling options for gas

transmission and distribution entities

Examining the corporate structure of gas

sector entities

Designing an investment package

covering transmission and distribution

business segments of gas sector that

would facilitate additional private secto

investment

Financial Analysis of Ashuganj Power

Station Company Limited (APSCL) to

evaluate its Viabili ty


Client : Ashuganj Power Station

Company Limited (APSCL)

Duration : Aug. 2005 to Oct. 2005

The project aimed to assess the current

financial condition of the APSCL, and based

the analysis, an evaluation of financial viabi

was projected for the next 15 years. Our

services included:

Developing an analytical framework

Conducting financial analysis and

assessment of the financial viability

Consulting Services for Communicatio

Strategy and Campaign on Gas and

Energy Pricing and Reforms Study


Client : Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Min

Corporation (Petrobangla)

Duration : March 2009 Sept. 2009

The main objective of the assignment was t

develop a communication strategy for the g

sector, and the energy sector at large. Our

services included:

Analyzing the gas sector and its role in

economy

Reviewing some best practices relevan

Bangladesh environment, and identifyi

the suitability of implementing the

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We understand that SME products

can lead to strong trade and

economic activi ties and can play a

vital role in employment

generation and poverty alleviation.

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the Trade Sector areamong the most dynamic drivers of economic growth and

modernization, and they are the most important sources of

employment and income generation in developing countries and

economies in transition. HB Consultants Limited, with a mission to

providing a whole range of services, have also ventured into this

sector and already completed a good number of undertakings.


Technical expertise in promoting entrepreneurship, improving

policy, and establishing business environments

Entrepreneurship and management training

Skill development and training for business service providers,

support for the creation and operation of business support cente

agencies and business incubators

Advising ministries on development of export promotion policies

Market surveys for particular sectors of industry and services

Business plan of commercial entities

Trade related research and assistance

For this sector to flourish, be productive

and efficient, we contribute to assessing

the needs of th is sector, planning and

financing their growth and functioning

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National Private Survey of Small and

Medium (SME) Enterpr ises in Bangladesh

(GEMINI Survey)Donor : DFID

Client : DFID

Duration : Jan. 2003 Sept. 2003

The project involved survey of the private

sector small and medium enterprises in

Bangladesh. This was one of the largest

surveys ever conducted in Bangladesh with a

sample size of more than 10,000 micro, small

and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The survey

focused on development of more effective

markets for business development services in

Bangladesh. The survey was based on the

GEMINI approach used in many other

countries. It was applied to the private sectoras a whole in order to gain a more

comprehensive picture of SME business

scenario in the country.

Evaluation of Agro-based Industries and

Technology Development Project (ATDP

II) in Bangladesh

Donor : USAID, GoB

Client : USAID

Duration : Jan. 2005 March 2005

The projects objectives were to provide direct

enterprise assistance to selected agribusinesses;

strengthen key financial and non-financial

agribusiness support institutions; achieve

improvements in relevant policies, laws,regulations and standards through both

government and industry-level interventions. Our

services included:

Assessing improved institutional

strengthening and competitiveness in

agribusiness

Studying the need for market-oriented

policies, laws, regulations, and industry

standards

Building Agribusiness Support Institutions

(ASI) and Government Relations Unit

Needs Assessment of Trade and

Trade-related Assistance for Bangladesh

projectDonor : EC, DFID, the Japanese

Development Agencies, SEDF

and CIDA


Duration : Feb. 2005 March 2005

The purpose of the project was to identify the

constraints facing Bangladeshs integration into

the world trade system and to propose a

strategy to address these constraints. Our

services included:

Reviewing the existing situation for

properly conducting the needs assessment

Assisting in the drafting and developmentof the stakeholder organisational chart, the

matrix of constraints and the subsequent

matrix of needs of Bangladesh

Enhancing Bangladesh Trade Capacity

with consideration for setting up a

Foreign Trade Institute


Client : Ministry of Commerce, GoB

Duration : April 2003 June 2003

The objective of this project was to support the

development of trade capacity expertise in

Bangladesh in order to seize trade development

opportunities. Our services included:

Analysing problems and reviewing the

existing trade-related capacity of

Bangladesh

Studying the feasibility of setting up a

Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute,

including analysis of risks, activities

designed to minimize risks, and

pre-conditions for sustainability

Recommending measures

International Market Access for Jute

Diversified Products (JDPs) in

Bangladesh.

Donor : Traidcraft Exchange

Client : Traidcraft ExchangeDuration : Dec. 2006 March 2007

The objective of the project was to immediat

address the area of product development an

market access of jute. Our services included

Identifying product categories having curr

and future growth potential for export

Assessing existing capacities in the

sub-sector in terms of availability of raw

materials and technology and determin

the potentially competitive products

Identifying the gap between required an

existing product quality, technical skills,

production efficiency, innovation,

marketing and promotional skills, etc.

SME-level Impact Assessment of Acces

to Finance Interventions in Banglades

Donor : World Bank

Client : The International Finance

Corporation South Asia

Enterprise Development

Facility (IFC-SEDF)

Duration : Jan. 2008 Feb. 2008

The objective of the project was to increase

capacity of Partner Financial Institutions (PF

to serve SMEs in Bangladesh. The PFIs are

local private commercial financial institutions

with a strong commitment to develop SMEstrategy. HB was responsible for conducting

survey for an impact assessment that the

Access to Finance program has had on the

SME Sector in Bangladesh.




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We work towards empowering thepoor to expand their use of

available resources in order to meet

their own needs, and change their

own lives.

Under our wide spectrum of social advisory services, we contributesocial planning, developing implementation mechanism, and

supporting institutional functioning through pragmatic development

approach. Our multifaceted professional exposure and enrichment

amply deliver convincing value-added services in social assessmen

social investment and social management planning process.

HB offers the services in the following areas:

Social sector planning Studies on poverty and planning for poverty reduction

Resettlement and rehabilitation planning

Indigenous peoples development planning

Policies supporting disadvantaged groups (minors, migrants,

women)

Legal and judiciary services

Social surveys and development of research tools

Participatory development planning and impact assessments

Social policy analysis, research and social audit

Community Driven Development (CDD) planning

Gender studies Social investment strategy and planning

Local governance

We design, evaluate and implement

pol icies and programs, and emphasize

training as an integral tool in building

sustainability in social development

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Follow-up Monitoring and Evaluation

System (MES) Study [Contract Package

No.: S-5] under Second Poverty AlleviationMicrof inance Project (Loan: Cr. 3457-BD)

Donor : World Bank

Client : Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation

(PKSF)

Duration : Sept. 2004-June 2005

Monitoring and Evaluation System (MES) was

a study spread over 4 years, from 1997 through

2000, to monitor and evaluate poverty

reduction effects of targeted micro finance

programmes financed by PKSF. Our services

included:

Researching on whether participation has

reduced underemployment

Researching on direct positive

consequences of micro credit programs in

empowering women

Participatory Poverty Assessment

Donor : Japan International Cooperative

Agency (JICA)

Client :Japan International Cooperative

Agency (JICA)

Duration : Jan. 2005- May 2005

The objective of the study was to deepen the

understanding on the various facets of poverty

and thereby improving their performance in

various projects. Our services included:

Examining different kinds of vulnerabilityand risks arising from natural disasters, ill

health, insecurity and social obligations

Analyzing the perception of public service

including health, education and

agricultural extension services

Examining local decision making process

of union council and utilisation of public

funding

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and

Baseline Survey under Gopalganj,

Madaripur, Shariatpur and Pirojpur

Integrated Area Development Project

(GMSP-IADP)Donor :Islamic Development Bank

Client : Department of Agricultural

Extension (DAE)

Duration : May 2003- Aug. 2003

The overall objective of the project interventions

was to improve the livelihood and quality of life

of the two target groups comprising the Small

Farmers Group (SFGs) and the Marginal and

Landless household Groups (MLGs). Our

services included:

Preparing an inventory for the

development potentials of crop sector and

the different needs of target farmers

Assessing credit needs and identifying

profitable IGAs for SFG and MLG target

household groups

Preparing an action plan for future

intervention required

Rural Employment Opportunities for

Public Assets: Employment of Vulnerable

Groups for Creation and Maintenance of

Pro-poor Public Assets

Donor :European Commission


Duration :Aug. 2004 Oct. 2004

The objective of the project was to address the

problem of lack of regular or sufficient income

by providing the targeted beneficiaries with yearround employment through creation and

maintenance of public assets. Our services

included:

Analyzing key stakeholders and target

groups, institutional capacity issues, and

degree of local ownership

Analyzing assumptions/risks, and risk

management plan

Analyzing sustainability issues- including

the financial and economic sustainability,

environmental impact, etc.

Develop Strategy for Revenue from

Roadside Tree Plantation Scheme of

BUILD Project under the Integrated Fo

Security Program (IFSP)

Donor : CARE, BangladeshClient : CARE, Bangladesh

Duration :July 2003- Dec. 2003

BUILD project had a target of 800,000 tree

plantation on roadside with the aim to provid

resources to promote and protect food and

livelihood security of rural vulnerable

population. Our services included:

Reviewing project guidelines to roadsid

tree plantation and projects midterm

review recommendations

Holding discussions with stakeholders f

different public sector departments, NG

and civil rights lawyers

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) of

Subprojects under Second Small Scale

Water Resources Development Sector

Project (SSWRDSP-2)

Donor : Asian Development Bank (ADB

Client : Local Government Engineering

Department (LGED)


The purpose of the project was to obtain a

comprehensive overview of the perceptions

the different local interest groups (stakehold

concerning water in its broadest sense in th

proposed subproject area. Our services

included:

Preparing an inventory of all local wate

resources and the way they are presen

used

Identifying the perceptions of local inter

groups on water-related constraints in

relation to domestic, agricultural,

environmental, fisheries, transport,

environmental and other usage

Identifying negative and positive

perceptions of local interest groups on

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AMultidisciplinary ConsultingFirm


Training andCapacity Building

Our approach to capacity building

begins with a proper analysis of the

causes of any observed weakness

of performance, from which the

design of an appropriate response

follows.

Training and capacity building enhances knowledge and skills ofhuman resource to meet different needs and challenges, perform

organizational functions, set and achieve objectives, and solve the

problems that confront them. With a focus on theessentials that

dramatically affect humanresource and organizational performanc

HB provides awide rangeof training and performance managemen

consulting services.

Ourservices include:

Training Needs Assessment (TNA)

Training course design

Training evaluation

Training on Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Performance management

Analysis of human resourcedevelopment capacity

Capacity building in financial management

We believe that capacity building and

training bringsabout sustainable

change in performance

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Our team is made up of expertly

trained civil and environmentalengineering staffs that specialize in

a variety of areas, including the

design of water supply systems,

watershed, and wastewater

treatment facilities.

Water is our most valuable terrestrial resource. A growing worldpopulation requires more clean water while much of our ground and

surface water is at risk from urban sprawl, industrial and agricultura

activities. Water Resources Engineers help to protect water supplies

and ensure that development of new sources does not disrupt natur

processes.


Feasibility Studies and Detailed Designs (FSDD) of small scalewater resources

Development of dredging strategy

Water quality and industrial pollution monitoring system/program

design

Watershed master planning and impact studies

Water resources planning and engineering

Master drainage planning

Water treatment plant design

Erosion control systems

Our work is concerned with the design

of systems that contro l the quantity,

quality, timing, and distribut ion of water

to support both human habitation and

the needs of the environment

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Bangladesh ADB PPTA: BAN 36297-01

Secondary Towns Water Supply and

Sanitation

Donor : ADB

Client : Department of Public Health

Engineering (DPHE)

Duration : July 2005 Dec. 2005

The project was designed to provide

sustainable and safe water supply and

sanitation facilities in selected district towns to

improve health conditions and introduce public

health and hygiene concepts; enhance the

standard of living and quality of life of

households; accelerate industrial and

commercial developments. Our services

included:

Determining the nature, extend andlocation of the water supply components

to be included in the project

Assisting in policy formulation

Preparing terms of reference for

consultants to undertake organizational

development in each of the project

Pourashabhas

Undertaking a financial management

assessment of DPHE as an executing

agency and of the four representative

Pourashabhas as implementing agencies

Drafting Pro-Poor Strategy for Water and

Sanitation Sector in Bangladesh

Donor :ADBClient :Local Government Engineering

Department (LGED)

Duration : Dec. 2002 July 2006

The objective of the project was to contribute to

the government initiative in finalizing the

national strategy for economic growth, poverty

reduction, and social development.


Identifying and formulating mechanisms

for targeting, organizing and supporting

the poor and the hardcore poor, such that

the Water Supply and Sanitation servicego to those who need them most and can

afford them least

Identifying appropriate technology options

and service levels

Feasibility Studies and Detail Designs

(FSDD) of Sub-pro jects under the Small

Scale Water Resources Development

Project (SSWRDP) in Greater

Mymensingh, Sylhet and Faridpur Areas

financed by JBIC [Loan No: BD-P57],

Package No-FSDD-04

Donor : JBIC

Client :Local Government EngineeringDepartment (LGED)

Duration : Jan. 2009 Jan. 2012

The main objectives of the project are to increase

agricultural and fisheries production, enhance rural

job opportunities, and hence contribute to poverty

reduction in the project area. Our services include:

Preparing detailed engineering designs,

including geo-technical investigations

Collecting data and conducting

engineering surveys for subproject

appraisal

Forming, Developing and Nurturing

WMCAs, and Training and Assis ting LCSsfor Subprojects under Second Small

Scale Water Resources Development

Sector Project

Donor :ADB

Client : Local Government Engineering

Department (LGED)

Duration : Dec. 2002 July 2006

The main objective of the project was to form,

develop, and nurture functional WMCAs in

about 300 sub-projects.


Conducting awareness and motivation

campaign at field level

Establishing organizational and financi

audit Planning and implementing

socio-economic development and pove

alleviation programs

Training and assisting LCSs

Tariff and Sanitation Awareness

Campaigns (IEC)

Documents

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