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Shehzaad Shams replied to A.K.M.Ahasan Farid's discussion How can ICT used to overcome social and political barriers in Bangladesh ?

"I believe the more Bangladeshis become aware about their rights regarding social and political issues, the more they can start claiming it. ICT can be an enabler in creating awareness regarding social rights, human rights and consumer rights for…"

Apr 28, 2009

Shehzaad Shams replied to Sandra Nassali's discussion Are n't Internet cafes becoming a threat to telecentres?

"Hello Sandra, I agree to a great extent to Atmaram's point of view. Telecenters are supposed to run with a profit motive but with a social entrepreneurial drive and business model. Whereas, a cyber cafe need not keep the social development…"

Mar 20, 2009

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Categories That Best Represent Me (check all that apply). Note: You may create a separate profile for your organization.: Academic/research, International development agency, Nonprofit organization, Program/Project/Initiative, Telecentre

Organization: Swisscontact Katalyst

Job Title: Business Consultant

About Me (biography or organization description): I am a development consultant, focusing on ICT4D (Information & Communication Technology for Development) and M4D (Mobile for Development) to provide access to information and markets for rural farmers and entrepreneurs of Bangladesh. Working with private sector partners such as Grameen Phone, Cellbazaar, Banglalink, Bangladesh Academy of Rural Development etc. to formulate strategies of private sector led, ICT enabled strategies to improve the livelihood of SMEs in Bangladesh.

I am penta-lingual (English, French, Hindi, Bangla, spoken Mandarin), part time French langauge teacher at Alliance Française de Dacca, IFC-SEDF (World Bank Group).

I am also a business blogger, founder of Bangladesh Corporate Blog (www.bangladeshcorporate.com), first and fastest growing business blog of Bangladesh.

Areas of Interest/Expertise and Types of Services Provided: Shehzaad Shams’s Specialties:
ICT4D, M4D, private sector development, service market development, market development approach, BDS approach, working with telecom partners for development initiatives, benefits of being a multi-lingual development professional, business blogging etc.