Making ICT work for the poor
Details of the organization
Name *
Katalyst
Country *
Bangladesh
Website (URL)
www.katalystbd.com
Type *
Civil society entities
Information about the project
Project title *
Making ICT work for the poor
Description *
Katalyst is a project funded by DFID, SDC and SIDA working for private sector development in Bangladesh. Facilitate establishment of sustainable / business / entrepreneurship model of telecenters, support for content development, capacity building, service innovation, awareness building etc. We are also supporting to establish commercial 'content developer' for the telecenters. Our partners includes Grameen Telecom, Grameen Phone, Alokito Gram, GHAT and Win Incorporate. Katalyst is also representing as Member of the Executive Committee of Bangladesh Telecenter Network (BTN), national alliance of Telecenter.
Project website
http://www.katalystbd.com
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Status *
Ongoing
from 16-3-2000
to
15-3-2013
Partners
Grameen Phone, FAO, GKP
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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ICT for sustainable development
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Partnerships
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Access to information and knowledge
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Capacity building
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ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life
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E-business
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SME competitiveness
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Supply chains and outsourcing
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E-health
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E-employment
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Professional training
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E-environment
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Protect environment
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E-agriculture
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Media
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International and regional cooperation
Millenium Declaration Goals related to this project
Goal 1: Eradicate poverty and hunger
Goal 3: Promote gender equality & empower women
Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
Project type *
Project