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telecentre.org was instrumental in formation of Bangladesh Telecentre Network (BTN). Since 2005 starting from Tunis, BTN has emerged as a strong player in national ICT4D map and a recognised stakeholder. It is playing a very important role in accele…
The most important thing is many failure stories will emerge as a five year cycle is coming to an end for many countries. at the same time, many success stories will emerge. the challenge will be to strike the balance between promoting success and f…
The first step towards it is to connect the telecentre workers within a national boundary and arrange sharing of ideas and thoughts among themselves. Ning sites are getting more popular among the telecentre workers. It is found that telecentre worke…
The best way to make it influential is to make it inclusive.
We should learn from the lessons by GKP and should not repeat it. It is important to work with the national governments. The period of euphoria has gone. Now, it is time for consolidation…
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The western, more precisely MNC view of IPR is dominating now, and trying to tag individuals or countries as "pirate", those who are doing this are "pirates" since 1200 A.D. Piracy issue for different products and services is different. Piracy of so…
I really appreciate launching of the group. I think we have to invite mainstream gender advocates into the group.
We may launch a campaign to integrate gendr-basaed approach in developing, desigin, implementing, and evaluating any ICT4D project.
Ge…
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- The categories that best represent me (select all that apply). Note that you can create a separate profile for your organization:
- Academic/research, Corporate/private sector, Network, Nonprofit organization, Program/Project/Initiative, Telecentre
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- D.Net
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- Executive Director
- About Me (biography and organization description)
- I started my professional career at Kharkov State University, Ukraine as an Assistant Professor in 1993. I served as a Research Fellow, at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a civil society think tank in Bangladesh, and contributed at Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) as an Associate Professor and Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) as a consultant.
At D.Net conducted research on access to information and knoweldge in the rural context. Trying to build D.Net as a leading research institution in the country and abroad.
The expertise in research on trade issues, particularly on trade in services is acknowledged at home and abroad.
One of the pioneers in research on social responsibility of business.
Led digital local content development movement in Bangladesh through Pallitathya initiative since 2003 for making ICTs relevant to the citizens of the country.
Completed MS in Economics (specialisation: Economic Cybernetics) in 1990 from Kharkov State University, Ukraine and was awarded Ph.D. in Economics in 1994 from V.M. Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics, National Academy of Science, Ukraine.
I was awarded the Ashoka Fellowship in 2004 in recognition of his contribution as a social innovator in the area of ICT for the rural community.
Currently the Secretary General of Bangladesh Telecentre Network (BTN), which aims to build up information and knowledge system for the poor and marginalsied by 2011 under its Mission 2011.
- Areas of interest/expertise and types of services provided:
- Research and idea generaion. Primary interest is in political economy, particularly, political economy of technology.
Diversified research interest also includes international trade, financial sector reform, corporate social responsibility and SME development.
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Ananya Raihan's Blog
ICTD 2009: Global Researchers Focusing on Grassroots Reality
The global conference on ICTD has started in Doha on April 17, 2009 with participation of more than 300 scholars from all across the world. The three-day conference started straight with panels and workshops without any pompous inaugural ceremony. The conference is jointly hosted by Carnegie Mellon Qatar and Techbridge World. ICT Qatar is the organising partner of the event. Sponsors includes IDRC, Microsfot, IBM, IEEE and a number of other organisations. More than 250 submissions were made for… Continue
Posted on April 17, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment
Telecentre can earn from helping the farmers: A Pallitathya Experiment
An exciting experiment is coming closer to an end - the "proof of concept" is done. Telecentres can help farmers to improve production, reduce cost of production, and help farmers sell their produces to wholsale buyers at a better price, and earn money from the wholesale buyers… Continue
Posted on March 24, 2009 at 2:44pm — 1 Comment
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- At 5:06am on April 8, 2009,
Mohammad Lutful Kabir said… - Thanks to add me. Please add your profile photo.
- At 12:12am on November 20, 2008,
Shipra Sharma said… - Thanks Dr. Ananya. Your research area is very interesting. I know that you are a very busy person with a multitude of roles- spearheading the telecentre movement in Bangladesh. I will like to see your interesting blogs more often.
- At 7:16am on October 6, 2008,
Vignesh Sornamohan said… - Hi Ananya,
Welcome to telecentre.org!
Please take a few moments to read through our Getting Started guide for some important information. You can find the community guide here: http://telecentrecommunity.ning.com/notes/Getting_started
Please upload your image soon, as it gives face to the community. Feel free to contact me for guidance.
Cheers
Vignesh
- At 6:41am on October 6, 2008,
DR. SYED MD. ZAINUL ABEDIN said… - Would you please describe how the Bangladesh Telecentre Network provides services to their clientele?
- At 6:37am on October 6, 2008,
DR. SYED MD. ZAINUL ABEDIN said…
- SDRASTVUICHE ANANYA RAIHAN.YOU ARE UNIQUE AS YOUR NAME AND ACTIVITIES SUGGEST.
REGARDS,
ZAINUL
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