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e-KrishokSmart Farmer: Smart Future
Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID)e-Ag Conference 2014
3-4 December 2014Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka
Introduction of BIID
BIID is a private sector initiative that offers a range of services
aimed at development and promotion of ICT based information and services market in Bangladesh
It’s distinction lies in clear understanding of issues &
opportunities to benefit the poor with the use of ICTs and
consider local dynamics
BIID envisions in becoming a reliable and leading enterprise offering
strategic planning, implementation assistance and consulting services to public, private and other initiatives in
ICT based services market of Bangladesh and in other developing
countries
BIID’s key strategy is to ensure Making ICT works for poor as an effective tool &
cross cutting issue. And build on the existing system and available as well as
emerging technologies and potential users
Inclusive Business
www.sme.com.bd
Proudly Bangladesh
www.ekrishok.com
Partners and Services of BIID
ICT4D Journal
Farmbook
Market Linkage Program
BIID initiatives in e-Agriculture
e-Krishok – Extension, Business Planning and Market Linkage
eXtension Portal: Knowledge Sharing
Extension Process Outsourcing (EPO)
Crop and Floriculture Insurance
Batighar : Shared Access Points
16250 Short Code : Voice and SMS service
Market Linkage Program (MLP)
Brief on e-Krishok
ICT supported information, advisory services & market linkage targeted to farmers and agro-businesses
Utilize ICT as a development enabler to contribute to income growth and better living conditions of the farmers, agro-entrepreneurs and other potential income generating groups in rural Bangladesh
More details are available at www.ekrishok.com
Service Brand of BIID
Launched in 2009
e-Krishok : Vision and MissionEmpower
BIID developed the e-Krishok initiative to bring the benefits of ICT to the farmers community of Bangladesh. Its objective is to empower farmers through knowledge sharing, adopting sustainable, climate resilient farming practices, capacity building and providing innovative, smart solutions.
Enable Making ICT work for farmers not only as medium of communication but also as development enabler.
ImproveEmpower farmers to harness the benefits of ICT to improve livelihoods through increased farm productivity and income growth.
Efficient • Effectively reach farmers and underserved communities in the rural areas with
relevant services and • Involve farmers in the process of service development & promotion for
proactive adoption
Smart Farmer: Smart Future
“Smart Farmer, Smart Future” is a campaign to promote ICT enabled e-Krishok services in agricultural sector through awareness building, training and organizing a competition for idea generation.
Campaign
Idea Generation
Awareness
Capacity Building
Recognition
Partners
Partners
Smart Farmer: Smart FuturePartners
Competition to generate ideas on uses of ICT (mobile & internet) in agricultural services
Capacity Building of Extension Agents through e-learning
Awareness building on using mobile and internet based services in agriculture
Sensitizing stakeholders
Recognition through award, promotion, documentation and exchange
Way Forward
Smart Farmer Smart Future Smart Village Sustainable
Model
Smart Village is extensive and integrated approach to demonstrate the power of ICT in different level of livelihood.
• Empower poor farmers with information and communication
tools and services that will increase their productivity and
incomes
• Protect their food security and improve livelihoods
• Facilitate ICT skill development of rural youth and women
• Support the farmer families with e-Health services