Impact of Business Association Services and Training Programs on Export Performance

The analysis focuses on the influence of the Bangladesh IT association (BASIS) on the export performance of firms within the IT and ITES sector. Utilizing data from the Bangladesh Evaluation Survey 2016, the study empirically tests the hypothesis that BASIS's services and training programs enhance export propensity and share. Results indicate a positive correlation, with financial services aiding export share expansion and training programs, including marketing and technical training, increasing export propensity.