The project aims to develop digitalized traceability and environmental footprint calculation technologies, currently unavailable in Bangladesh. Based on project learnings and pilot results, policy recommendations will be formulated to facilitate the adoption of e-traceability technologies within the Bangladeshi tannery and leather industries. This project is funded by the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) program.
Read MoreFunded by Aspire to Innovate (a2i), the ICT division of Bangladesh, this project seeks to revolutionize the agricultural export sector through the complete digitization of its value chain. By leveraging a mobile app and web-based platform called AgTrace, the project creates a comprehensive database for farmers/contact farmers, facilitating streamlined transactions and improving traceability through QR codes. Additionally, it incorporates blockchain technology to optimize supply chain management.
Read MoreDevelopment and establishment of the Pilot Project "Organic Jute Cultivation" to facilitate the integration of jute plants into organic crop rotations, as part of rural development in Bangladesh. This project is conducted in collaboration with the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) under the Ministry of Textiles and Jute. It commenced in February 2019.
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