eKrishok
Details of the organization
Name *
Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID)
Country *
Bangladesh
Website (URL)
http://www.biid.org.bd
Type *
Business sector entities
Information about the project
Project title *
eKrishok
Title acronym
Electronic Farmer
Description *
eKrishok is the service brand of agricultural extension service of Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID). It offers ICT enabled extension services including extension information, marketing, business planning and business management services. It also offers smart learning facility for the farmers and small agro-businesses. The service is available over phone, online and mobile apps. Since 2009, the service is operational and recognized by relevant stakeholders as the most persistence service. This involved government, private sector and development agencies while developing & delivering the service.
Project website
http://www.ekrishok.com
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Bangladesh
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/03/2009
to
31/03/2021
Partners
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) Bangladesh Seed Association (BSA) ACI Limited Katalyst Oxfam BD
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
E-agriculture
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Project type *
Programme