The course is expected to deal with the following issues- Understand the various concepts of development, including how development is measured; Describe the basic concepts of ICT (which includes the social media); Trace the origin, growth and sustaining mechanisms for Digital Bangladesh in public, private and non-government sectors; Analyze the diverse applications of ICT in C4D using the UNESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) aspects of service delivery, citizen uptake and connectivity, Frame policy documents of the Bangladesh government relating to ICT4D, Understand that ICT4D can be utilized for the upliftment of marginalized sectors in society such as women, poor farmers and fishermen, elderly, people with disabilities, etc.
Students will learn the basic concepts relating to ICTs, which includes social media. They will also trace the development of ICT policies and strategies in the country. Finally, they will understand the challenges and prospects of utilizing ICT for development in Bangladesh in the settings of agriculture, health, environment, education, and women empowerment. They will also examine the flagship projects of Digital Bangladesh - Union Digital Centre (UDC), National Web Portal and National Teachers’ Portal, among others.