An ICT4D project for promoting health awareness programmes in indigenous community

Although, ICTs can contribute to the development of indigenous people and help them with the exchange of health information, some researchers still remain unconvinced about the direct contribution of ICTs to indigenous people, especially in health and poverty alleviation. It has been found that indigenous peoples in developing countries have limited access to ICT and digital information. In addition, indigenous peoples are often deprived in terms of capabilities required for effective utilization of ICTs. Bangladesh is not an exception. In the light of these problems, the government of Bangladesh has started a new era by introducing Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) project for indigenous people. While there are many promises on the deployment of ICT in indigenous community in Bangladesh, what exactly is achieved through ICT is little explored in literature. Hence this research is an attempt to explore the role of ICT intervention on promoting health seeking behavior/awareness in a particular indigenous community of Bangladesh.