A comprehensive assessment of Bangladesh’s Public Investment Management information systems, covering interoperability, digital processes, system architecture, data flows, and the PPS appraisal module.
SPIMR is a Public Investment Management information systems assessment conducted for Government of Bangladesh stakeholders. The study examined the digital systems supporting project formulation, appraisal, approval, budgeting, financing, and implementation monitoring to identify interoperability gaps, duplicated processes, manual information exchanges, and opportunities for stronger system integration. The engagement covered major PIM-related platforms including PPS, AMS, DRIP, iBAS++, ePMIS, PAMS, and FAMS, with particular focus on improving the PPS appraisal module and defining a practical future-state model for better-connected government information systems.
Government of Bangladesh
Government Technology
Information Systems Assessment & Interoperability Study
End-to-End System Assessment
We conducted a structured assessment of the PIM digital ecosystem, combining technical system analysis, stakeholder consultation, architecture modelling, process review, and future-state planning.
Assessed the major information systems supporting Public Investment Management to understand their functions, workflows, data flows, ownership, operational practices, institutional responsibilities, and existing integration mechanisms.
The assessment provided a cross-system view of the PIM environment instead of evaluating individual platforms in isolation.
Examined how information moves between PIM systems and government organisations, including existing interfaces, manual document transfers, CSV and file-based exchanges, batch processes, and API-based integrations.
The assessment also identified missing integrations, system dependencies, duplicate data entry, and opportunities for improved information exchange.
Developed a structured representation of the current PIM digital environment covering applications, major modules, data repositories, system users, institutional actors, existing interfaces, and information-exchange mechanisms.
The As-Is architecture established a baseline for understanding current system relationships and identifying technical and operational gaps.
Designed a proposed future-state model for stronger interoperability between PIM-related information systems.
The To-Be model identified potential system linkages, improved data-sharing mechanisms, opportunities to reduce manual exchanges, and ways to create more connected workflows across project formulation, appraisal, approval, budgeting, and monitoring.
Compared the existing environment with the proposed future-state model to identify workflow redundancies, information silos, manual dependencies, process bottlenecks, data-flow limitations, and areas requiring technical or organisational improvement.
The assessment helped establish practical priorities for future digital process improvement.
Reviewed the appraisal functionality being developed within the Project Processing, Appraisal and Management System (PPS).
The assessment covered appraisal requirements, process logic, requirement gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities to strengthen the design and implementation of the module.
Compared requirements and appraisal processes from the previous PAMS platform with the appraisal module being developed within PPS.
The analysis identified overlapping requirements, missing functionality, inconsistencies, reusable business logic, and concepts from PAMS that could contribute to the continued development of PPS.
Mapped the digital information flow across the government project-processing lifecycle:
Agency → Ministry / Division → Planning Commission → Planning Advisor → ECNEC
The analysis highlighted existing manual steps, process gaps, bottlenecks, system interactions, and potential future improvement points.
Conducted structured discussions with stakeholders responsible for the operation, management, maintenance, and oversight of PIM-related information systems.
System demonstrations, interviews, meeting records, screenshots, operational materials, and technical documentation were reviewed to understand how the platforms and processes operate in practice.
Technical findings and proposed improvements were reviewed with relevant government stakeholders through consultations and feedback sessions.
The validation process helped refine the assessment findings, confirm institutional and operational realities, and support the development of recommendations for future PIM system integration and digital support.
The study covered the principal digital systems involved across Bangladesh’s Public Investment Management lifecycle.
Supports online Development Project Proposal processing through the government approval process, including appraisal functionality.
A key information system within the Public Investment Management environment covered by the interoperability assessment.
Provides GIS-based hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and climate-risk information used in development project assessment.
Supports government budgeting, accounting, expenditure tracking, and financial management.
Supports implementation monitoring of approved projects, including physical and financial progress information.
The previous appraisal platform whose requirements, processes, and business logic were assessed in comparison with the PPS appraisal module.
A PIM-related system supporting information associated with foreign assistance and development financing.
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Christophe M. David is the Vice President of Business Development for Europe at Riseup Labs, where he drives commercial strategies and client relationships across the region. With a diverse career in executive roles, he combines strategic vision, business effectiveness, and human sensitivity. In the early 2000s, he discovered Bangladesh and was inspired by the humanity, commitment, and resilience of its people. This experience led him to engage in meaningful projects supporting economic and industrial development.
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Ariful Islam Shakil is the Director of Business Development at Riseup Labs, with 15 years of extensive experience in strengthening local market presence and driving sustainable growth in Bangladesh’s technology sector. He specializes in building strategic partnerships, expanding client networks, and delivering innovative digital solutions tailored to client needs.
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Md. Rezwanul Haque is the Head of Operations, Admin & Compliance at Riseup Labs, where he oversees administration, finance, budgeting, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. With strong expertise in operations management and strategic planning, he ensures financial discipline and legal compliance while streamlining processes for sustainable growth. Rezwanul also leads recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, and guides compliance frameworks including VAT, taxation, and internal controls.
Maria Santos is the Vice President of Global Sales at Riseup Labs, representing the company from the Philippines to international clients. With expertise in BPO, ITO, and KPO, she helps organizations scale operations, optimize processes, and achieve measurable results. Her career spans outsourcing, technology solutions, and knowledge services, covering the full client lifecycle from acquisition to long-term partnerships. Before outsourcing, Maria worked as a scientist and product developer, sharpening her analytical and problem-solving skills.
Christophe M. David is the Vice President of Business Development for Europe at Riseup Labs, where he drives commercial strategies and client relationships across the region. With a diverse career in executive roles, he combines strategic vision, business effectiveness, and human sensitivity. In the early 2000s, he discovered Bangladesh and was inspired by the humanity, commitment, and resilience of its people. This experience led him to engage in meaningful projects supporting economic and industrial development.
Michael S. Longwell is the Vice President of Sales, North America at Riseup Labs, with more than 20 years of experience in consultative contact center BPO solutions. He helps organizations enhance customer experience and lifetime value through front-office, back-office, and KPO services. Before joining Riseup Labs, Michael was Sales Director for North America at SuccessKPI, a SaaS analytics platform using AI to transform contact center performance.
Hamim Zakaria is the Head of Business Development at Riseup Labs, bringing 17 years of experience across software, game development, staffing solutions, and the BPO industry. Joining the company as a Business Development Manager, he played a pivotal role in shaping its transition into global B2B services and steadily rose to his current leadership role.
Enamul Hoque is the Head of Operations, Growth & Strategy at Riseup Labs, where he drives operational excellence, business expansion, and long-term growth initiatives. With over nine years at the company, he has advanced through roles including Operations Manager and Product Manager, building expertise in streamlining processes and aligning strategies with organizational goals.
Ariful Islam Shakil is the Director of Business Development at Riseup Labs, with 15 years of extensive experience in strengthening local market presence and driving sustainable growth in Bangladesh’s technology sector. He specializes in building strategic partnerships, expanding client networks, and delivering innovative digital solutions tailored to client needs.
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