Our world is ever changing through the use of technology and automation, with that statement, the question arises what will be the impact of automation in a developing society like Bangladesh?
Robert F Kennedy gave a statement regarding the impact of automation “Automation provides us with wondrous increases of production and information, but does it tell us what to do with the men the machines displace? Modern industry gives us the capacity for unparalleled wealth – but where is our capacity to make that wealth meaningful to the poor of every nation?” The automation process will be going to impact different sectors of Bangladesh and with that impact, new skills-set will required to adopt the process.
To face this challenges an initiative of the government of Bangladesh, a2i is doing extensive research to provide an understanding of the impact of automation in the enterprises and workers within five major sectors: Readymade Garment and Textile, Agro-food, Furniture, Tourism & Hospitality and Leather & Footwear. A comprehensive
research methodology has been followed to develop this report.
The research started with desk research by reviewing different international publications and policies of other counties with the guidance of a similar study developed by Carl Frey and Michael Osborne of the University of
Oxford. After the desk research, the consultant develops a framework for a consultative workshop
with the a2i team.
After that, the framework for the workshop was conducted within the five sectors. From that workshop, the data was stored and then analyzed afterward an informative interview was held with the leading experts the sectors. After the research finding the information was shared and multiple consultative workshops were held within the five sectors and the feedback data was recorded.
After that, the consultant and the a2i team verified the findings from the feedback through secondary research. The technology now day around the world are not only upgrading they are evolving into one entity through combination with one and other. Enterprises, governments, policy-makers, workers, and job seekers must adapt to these fast-encroaching technologies.
This is an alarming situation in Bangladesh because technology will take over some jobs and also create new ones and the only way to cope up with the world is through adaptation. The adaptation comes with the skilled labor force , and skilled not only in one particular work but also in different dynamics technical and professional skills, including ICT skills.
The key findings of the report point out that nearly two in five jobs face the risk of automation along with technological change in manufacturing and services, less educated women workers are more likely to be impacted, deeper sector based understanding and internal assessments will enable enterprises to benefit from automation, government and education and training providers have to be prepared for automation impacts.
The sector-wise report will provide more clear information about the technological upgrade and the automation process within the five sectors of Bangladesh. With the finding of the research, a strong recommendation has also been provided for each particular sector.
http://www.skills.gov.bd/files/frontend/resources/4IR_Publication.pdf