The document summarizes the Access to Information (A2I) project in Bangladesh, which aims to improve public services through digital technologies. A2I supports building a digital nation by delivering services online, improving quality and access, and decentralizing services. Its initiatives include the National Portal Framework, e-service centers, multimedia classrooms, an online knowledge bank, and consolidating e-services. A2I also provides innovation funding and has seen success with over 4,500 digital centers and 300+ educational e-books created. Its future plans include further integrating services and institutionalizing its knowledge bank.

1. DU-A2I Info Graphics Contest 2016
 Presented By
Md. Al – Zihad
Level : 3, Semester : 1
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
University of Dhaka
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Presentation On
Access to Information

2. What is A2I ? 2
 Stands for “Access To Information”
 An UNDP and USAID supported project for Government of Bangladesh
 Provides support in building a digital nation through delivering services
 Aims to improve quality, widen access, and decentralize delivery of public
services to ensure responsiveness and transparency

3. Objectives 3
 Strengthening existing e-services and launching a second generation of
integrated, inter-operable e-government applications
 Sensitizing government officials, training service providers and expanding
digital literacy among the general public
 Forging strong policy and strategy links to ensure implementation of
needed legal and regulatory changes in support of the project
 Promoting innovation in the delivery of e-services

4. Initiatives 4
 National Portal Framework (NPF) for easy accessibility of the citizens
 District e-Service Centers to provide easy service
 Multimedia Class room for making ICT aided educational content
 Jatiyo e-Tathyakosh as an online knowledge bank
 Digital purchase orders for sugarcane farmers
 The National e-Service System (NESS) for consolidating all government e-
Services within one framework.

5. Initiatives 5
 The National e-Service System (NESS) is an initiative to consolidate all
government e-Services within one framework.
 Union Digital Center under Public-Private-Peoples’ Partnership (PPPP)
 Capacity Building for Public Service Innovation
 Innovation Capacity Showcase
 UISC Blog
 E-Learning

6. A2I Innovation Fund 6
 Open for all innovators from public and private sectors
 Provides “Service Innovation Fund (SIF)” Awardees
 Arranges Students' Innovation Camp
 Considers initiatives that fall under the broader Digital
Bangladesh strategic areas.

7. A2I Success 7
 Won WSIS Award Third time in a row
 Introduced Multimedia Classrooms in 500 secondary schools,
using one laptop with internet connection and a multimedia
projector per classroom
 300+ e-books for primary and secondary levels have been
created so far

8. A2I Success 8
 National Portal Framework contains about 6,00000 content
 Provided e-Tathyakosh in mobile apps
 Established 4,501 Union Digital Centers
 And many more …

9. Future of A2I 9
 Integrating the services from the DC offices and UNO offices
 Institutionalize e-Tathyakosh so as to give it greater structure and sharper
focus
 Reducing inefficiencies and overcome inequalities deterring equitable
market participation.
 Expanding the innovation fund

10. Future of Bangladesh 10
Digital Self Sufficient Innovative

11. Lets Dream Big with A2I
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