The New Nation - Internet Edition

BUSINESS REPORT

Grameenphone Ltd signed an agreement with Katalyst, a multidonor funded project based in Bangladesh, on October 22 to collaborate with GP Community Information Centres (CICs) in the development of a unique business model to serve the broader rural community.

Grameenphone has established more than 500 Community information Centres across the country. GPCICs contribute significantly towards the generation of employment by providing access to information for the rural people, in the areas of Agriculture, Health and Education, and producing businesses through self-sustained economic activities.

Katalyst facilitates support and contributes in three major areas content development, capacity-building of centre operators, and awareness building of local communities.