CAEF
Center for Alternative Economics and Finance
An initiative of Bikolpo, CAEF is an independent platform advancing alternative economics and finance through research, executive intelligence, publications, policy dialogue, and strategic engagement.
About CAEF
The Center for Alternative Economics and Finance (CAEF) is an independent knowledge and thought-leadership platform dedicated to advancing innovative approaches to economics, finance, and sustainable development.
CAEF connects research, policy, industry, and practice to explore alternative financial systems, inclusive economic models, ethical investment, entrepreneurship, and emerging development solutions. Through publications, executive insights, and collaborative initiatives, CAEF aims to become a trusted source of knowledge for academics, professionals, institutions, and policymakers.
Research Areas
CAEF explores emerging ideas, financial innovations, and economic models that contribute to inclusive growth, resilience, sustainability, and social impact.
Islamic Economics & Finance
Islamic banking, sukuk, waqf, zakat, takaful, ethical investment, and Shariah-compliant financial innovation.
Crowdfunding & Alternative Capital
Crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, savings-based finance, community finance, and digital financing ecosystems.
Venture Capital & Startup Finance
Startup financing, innovation ecosystems, venture capital, impact investing, and entrepreneurial development.
Financial Inclusion & Digital Finance
Digital finance, financial access, fintech innovation, financial literacy, and inclusive financial services.
Sustainable & Impact Finance
Green finance, ESG, climate finance, social finance, blended finance, and impact-driven investment models.
Social & Community Finance
ROSCA, savings groups, mutual finance, cooperative finance, community investment, and local economic development.
Flagship Initiatives
CAEF Insights
A weekly visual insight series explaining key concepts, data trends, policy developments, and ecosystem maps.
Alternative Review
A periodic knowledge publication covering research insights, policy analysis, data snapshots, interviews, and commentary.
Bangladesh Alternative Economy and Finance Report
CAEF’s flagship annual publication providing comprehensive analysis of Bangladesh’s alternative finance and economic innovation ecosystem.
Research and Policy Briefs
Evidence-based recommendations and analytical briefs addressing contemporary economic and financial challenges.
Bangladesh Focus
CAEF places Bangladesh at the center of its research and engagement activities. The platform explores how alternative economic and financial models can support entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, ethical investment, sustainable development, and long-term economic resilience.
Drawing upon global experiences and local realities, CAEF seeks to contribute practical knowledge and strategic insights for Bangladesh’s evolving economic landscape.
Partner With CAEF
CAEF welcomes collaboration with universities, research institutions, financial organizations, development agencies, think tanks, businesses, startups, and policymakers committed to advancing innovative economic and financial solutions.
Together, we can generate knowledge, foster dialogue, and create meaningful impact.