a2i : A Multinational Digital Transformation Catalyst from the Government of Bangladesh & UNDP
The West should learn public service delivery from Bangladesh
What was a dream on March 7, 1971—Independent Bangladesh—became a reality on December 16, 1971. What was a dream on…
OUR MISSIONS
OUR IMPACT
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21.2 Billion
Work Days Saved
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$30.5 Billion
Saved by Citizen
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13.6 Billion
Visits Saved
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7 Billion
Services Delivered
stories
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AI can be a great leveller for the Global South. Just look at Bangladesh
Artificial intelligence (AI) has long attracted an air of mystique. Depending on where you stand, it will either enrich us or kill us. Yet, rather
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Bangladesh beyond 50: What got us here will take us there
“First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win.” These were the words of conviction of Mahatma Gandhi,
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Bangladesh’s “phygital public infrastructure” bridges DPI theory and practice
As Smart Bangladesh transitions from being merely a service provider to a facilitator of inclusive services, the South Asian country is embracing a unique perspective
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The West should learn public service delivery from Bangladesh
Many may gasp when they hear the words ‘innovation’ and ‘government’ in the same sentence. Today, in many countries and governments across the globe, the
GLOBAL AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
![Tap to open SDG Digital Game Changers Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SDG-Digital-GameChangers-Award-v2.png)
2023
- SDG Digital GameChangers Award (Ekshop)
![Tap to open WSIS Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/wisis-award-v2.png)
2014
- Digital Center
2015
- National Portal
2016
- SPS for increased Transparency, Efficiency and Responsiveness
- Krishoker Janala
- Environment Clearance Certificate
- Teacher’s Portal
2017
- Multimedia Talking Book
- Telemedicine Programme
- e-Nothi
- a2i’s Social Media in Public Service Innovation Initiative
2018
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Muktapaath-’e-Learning’ Platform
2019
- Mobile Based Age Verification before Marriage Registration to Stop Child Marriage
- Teachers Portal
2020
- Ekshop
- National Skills Portal (Collective intelligence platform for skills, employment & entrepreneurship)
2023
- COVID-19 Telehealth Center
2024
- Teachers’ Portal
![Tap to open WITSA Global Innovation and Tech Excellence Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/witsa-v2.png)
2020
- a2i & synesis IT
2022
- National Portal Framework
- Covid-19 Dashboard
2023
- NISE
- Muktopaath
![Tap to open ITEX Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/itex-v2.png)
2018
- Access to Information (a2i) Programme
- Centralized Nebulizing System
- Fuel from Plastic
- Portable Infant Incubator
2019
- PNPK
- Ramp Pump
- Used Cooking Oil
- Smart White Cane
- Ekshop
![Tap to open APICTA Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/apicta-v2.png)
2017
- Autism Barta
2018
- ekSheba
2019
- Ekshop
- National Helpline 333
![Tap to open Commward](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/commward-v2.png)
2016
- a2i (Magnito)
![Tap to open Public Administration Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/public-administration-award-v2.png)
2016
- Access to Information Programme
![Tap to open ICT Sustainable Development Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ict-sustainable-v2.png)
2019
- National Helpline 333
![Tap to open Apolitical Global Public Service Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/apolitical-v2.png)
2019
- iLab
- National Helpline 333
![Tap to open GovInsider Innovation Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/govinsider-v2.png)
2019
- National Helpline 333
![Tap to open Open Government Award](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/open-government-award-v2.png)
2017
- Access to Information Programme of the Government of Bangladesh (OISF)
- Access to Information Programme of the Government of Bangladesh (LISF)
- National Portal Framework
![Tap to open Manab Kallan Padak](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Manab-Kallan-Padak-v2.png)
2021
- Welfare of persons with disabilities
![Tap to open Procurement Operation and Function](https://a2i.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ISO-certified-mnemonic.png)