Access to information in Bangladesh explained

Access to Information
Native Name:এটুআই
Headquarters:ICT Tower, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka
Jurisdiction:Government of Bangladesh
Chief1 Name:Anir Chowdhury
Chief1 Position:Policy Advisor
Parent Agency:Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

Access to Information of the Prime Minister's Office (now redefined as "Aspire to Innovate" and the program moved under ICT Division) was a programme of the government's Digital transformation which specializes in introducing citizen-centric public service innovation to simplify public service delivery and improve the lives of citizens by increasing transparency, improving governance and reducing the time, difficulty and costs of obtaining government services. Bangladesh has achieved substantial advancements in technology across various sectors including telecommunications, internet connectivity and speed, digitization, and media.[1]

History

a2i, a multinational transformational catalyst, simplifies public service delivery through digital transformation and innovation. Launched in 2007 with funding from UNDP, the Gates Foundation, USAID, and the Government of Bangladesh, a2i was institutionalized in 2023 as a National Innovation Agency with an international wing to support LDCs in achieving the SDGs.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scaling-Up Access to Information in Bangladesh .
  2. Web site: a2i – Access to Information. www.a2i.pmo.gov.bd. 2016-11-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20180504061303/http://a2i.pmo.gov.bd/#about-us. 2018-05-04. dead.