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Development Research Network (D.Net)


Location: Bangladesh

Background
D.Net (Development Research Network) is a non-profit organization, which envisages to use information and communication technology (ICT) for economic development of Bangladesh.  Incepted in January 2001, D.Net obtained legal status under the Societies Act 1860 with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, Bangladesh. Working with interfaces of all development use, D.Net thrives to build up itself as a multi-disciplinary organization.
 
Vision
A society where information and knowledge play its designated role of facilitation in participation of all stakeholders for generation of wealth and its equitable distribution for poverty alleviation.
 
Mission
To become a premier organization in Bangladesh and beyond through undertaking research and various programs in the areas, where information and knowledge can contribute to poverty alleviation, economic growth and peace.
 
Goals

• Knowledge generation and sharing for broader constituency.

• Thriving to play a visible role in ICT and development policy

• Sharing Best practices in South Asia and beyond.

 
Objectives

::- To work for development of the ICT network through out Bangladesh.

::- To disseminate knowledge among the poor and SMEs of Bangladesh for using ICT to participate actively.

::- To work for using ICT for agriculture, health, education, legal right, awareness building and capacity building for development.

::- To organize different activities to develop resource pool which can be shared over the Internet and other ICTs.

::- To conduct action and policy oriented research on ICT for development mainly in the context of Bangladesh. 

::- To function as an agency for undertaking and promoting study, research and dissemination of knowledge in development economics and others related fields to planning for national development and poverty alleviation through use of ICTs.

::- To provide information and offer advice on modern research techniques and methodology in economics and other social sciences. 

Themes of Research and Action
For the next five years, six themes have been identified for research and action:

  1. Access to Information and Knowledge
  2. Enhancing Business Competitiveness for Economic Growth
  3. Governance and Human Rights
  4. Human Resource Development
  5. Institutional Capacity Development
  6. Economic and Development Policy Research

Network Type: Network Partner

Web Site: http://www.dnet-bangladesh.org

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