PH seeks Bangladesh’s cooperation in ICT, e-commerce sectors
The Philippine Bangsamoro government is seeking for Bangladesh’s cooperation in implementing innovative solutions for the development of ICT, e-commerce and other industries.
According to Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Deputy Minister Sukarno Abas, the region is encountering a number of challenges in terms of transportation, communication, internet access, and the provision of municipal services.
“The Bangsamaro government is keen to work with Bangladesh to develop their country’s ICT, e-commerce and other sectors.” he added.
Last June, a high-level delegation from Mindanao and UNDP Philippines — led by Abas — went on a four-day visit to Bangladesh to learn about various IT-based innovative services developed by a2i.
The learning visit is expected to create opportunities for collaboration among them, a2i, and various organizations in the ICT sector in Bangladesh in the days ahead.
a2i, also known as “Aspire to Innovate,” is a special programme that acts as a key driver of Bangladesh’s goal of becoming a developed country by 2041 and in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak said, “a2i’s digital services are making a significant contribution to global innovation, the experience and knowledge of which we can share with the Philippines.”
“By building linkages between academia and the private sector, Bangladesh can assist the Philippines in applying its learned knowledge to develop new solutions to various challenges, making the lives of its population easier,” he added.
