Empowering Digital Bangladesh: 'Learning and Earning' Global Study Tours

As a key partner in realizing the vision of a 'Digital Bangladesh,' Management and Training International (MTI) Ltd. was entrusted by the Information and Communication Technology Division (ICTD) to manage and implement a sweeping series of overseas study tours, seminars, and workshops. This extensive capacity-building initiative was conducted under the flagship ‘Learning and Earning’ development project.

Over a period spanning three fiscal years (2016-17, 2017-18, and up to October 2018), MTI successfully executed this complex undertaking. The project involved sending 10 batches of government officials, numbering 54 in total, to seven leading countries across North America, Europe, and Asia: Canada, the USA, Italy, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, and India.

The core objective was to provide officials with firsthand experience and in-depth knowledge of the global ICT landscape. The curriculum was strategically designed to cover critical components of a modern digital economy, including:

• Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sectors.
• Cyber Security frameworks and best practices.
• Connectivity, Infrastructure, and Internet Accessibility models.
• Advanced e-Business Systems and Strategies.
• International standards for IT/ICT skills and certification.

Among these programs was a focused study tour on ‘Information and Communication Technology and Outsourcing,’ held in India from October 3-9, 2018. Hosted at the prestigious Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in New Delhi, this tour allowed participants to delve into India's world-renowned IT and outsourcing ecosystem.

This massive, multi-year global initiative represents a significant investment in the human capital of Bangladesh's ICT sector. The knowledge and experience gained by these officials are instrumental in shaping policies, developing infrastructure, and fostering an environment where the nation's digital economy can thrive.