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G3ict/IAAP Joint-Event: Expert Forum: The Importance of Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities

Start Date: May 30, 2023

End Date:

Location: Online, 9:30 AM EDT

Overview:

A collaboration of Aspire to Innovate (a2i) Programme, Bangladesh Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Division, and the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict), through its Smart Cities for All (SC4A) Initiative, and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), a division of G3ict.

This 60-minute discussion will be targeted specifically to Bangladesh but open to participants worldwide. It will raise awareness of the importance of digital technology adoption and address the skills and capacities needed to increase the use of digital services and foster digital inclusion.

Expert Discussants:

  • Vashkar Bhattacharjee, National Consultant- Accessibility, a2i; G3ict Country Advisor for Bangladesh, Vice Chair (ISOC), Accessibility Standing Group
  • Anir Chowdhury, Policy Advisor, a2i Programme of the ICT Division, and the Cabinet Division of the Government of Bangladesh
  • Monica Duhem, Director, Global Advisory Center, G3ict
  • Dr. Dewan Muhammad Humayun Kabir, Project Director (Additional Secretary), Aspire to Innovate(a2i) Programme, Project Director (Additional Secretary), ICT Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Bangladesh
  • Dr. Mohammed Ali Loutfy, Director for Capacity Building and Advocacy, G3ict

Register: Webinar Registration - Zoom

Related Information

Accessibility Bangladesh ICT Inclusion PWD