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

e-Krishok Smart Village

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

Sustainable Model

A happy face of Farmer is SUSTAINABILTY

Thank You