Synthesis Report: Evidence of the Relationship between English and Economic Gain in Bangladesh

Erling, Elizabeth and Power, Tom (2014). Synthesis Report: Evidence of the Relationship between English and Economic Gain in Bangladesh. English in Action, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Abstract

This report presents an overview of research evidence that has been collected through various channels in the EIA programme regarding the relationship between English language skills and economic gain in Bangladesh. It provides an overview of three research projects:

1) The EIA Employer Survey, a telephone survey of formal employers, across a range of sectors, focused upon employers’ perceptions of the need for English competence in their workplace, and the extent to which current employees or job applicants meet that need.

2) The Euromonitor study of job advertisements, and interviews with employment agencies, focused upon the proportion of advertised positions stating English competence as a requirement, and the salary premium for such vacancies.

3) BBC Media Action research, focused upon the relationship between tested and self-assessed English competence and economic status.

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