Community Technology Assess (CTA) Project for Myanmar Refugees (2009 –2012)

Client: UNHCR Bangladesh

In order to provide the adult and educated refugees with livelihood opportunities, RTM took up the Community Technology Assess (CTA) project in the two camps with effect form 23 September 2009. The objective of the component was to enhance for refugees in terms of empowerment, Vocational training, employability and self-reliance through access to technology. Fifteen computers were placed in each camp with 30 persons covered under a 10-week training program. Likewise 5 batches went on simultaneously in each camp. This training course was repeated 3-4 times each year with new student recruitment. In total, 900 students were imparted CTA training program during January to December 2011.