Developing Developing BPO BPO Clusters Clusters in Bangladesh: in Bangladesh: What Can We What Can We Learn from Indian Experiences? Learn from Indian Experiences? Dr. Sougata Ray Dr. Sougata Ray Indian Institute of Management Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Calcutta SOFTEXPO 2005 SOFTEXPO 2005 Bangladesh Association of Software & Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services (BASIS Information Services (BASIS ) )
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Developing Developing BPO BPO ClustersClusters in in Bangladesh:Bangladesh: What Can We Learn What Can We Learn
from Indian Experiences?from Indian Experiences?
Developing Developing BPO BPO ClustersClusters in in Bangladesh:Bangladesh: What Can We Learn What Can We Learn
from Indian Experiences?from Indian Experiences?
Dr. Sougata RayDr. Sougata RayIndian Institute of Management Indian Institute of Management
CalcuttaCalcutta
SOFTEXPO 2005SOFTEXPO 2005Bangladesh Association of Software &Bangladesh Association of Software &
Information Services (BASISInformation Services (BASIS))
IT & ITES (BPO) – Some Facts & Trends
Global BPO Market Size
*Gartner Dataquest
Global BPO Market Size
Delivery of outsourced services will increasingly be offshore
Fourth largest hub of technology innovation in the world
Early factor advantages Science/technology institutional support Hi-tech PSUs Pool of high quality professionals Largest number of engineering colleges Excellent climate
Case 1 - Bangalore Local entrepreneurs kick started the
Cluster Electronics MNCs preferred location (TI:
1984) IT majors created entrepreneur pool Growing cooperation and competition
among firms ICT infrastructure development
facilitated off-shoring and BPO Brand building by the Industry
Association State: indifferent to benign neglect to
intermittent active facilitation
Case 2 - HyderabadSTPI – 1991-92; Gained
momentum from the late 1990s, 150 plus firms in 2004
Moderate – Hot weatherModest infrastructure to startModest pool of talent to startLarge number of engineering
colleges
Case 2 - Hyderabad Entrepreneurial leadership of state
Naidu as CM (1996-2004) Microsoft Development Centre E-governance to attract IT investments WB funded infrastructure development Hi-tech City City beautification; green cover up IT policy (1999); ITES policy (2002) Indian School of Business Brand Building High Quality educational and research
facilities
Case 2 - Hyderabad Home proximity as location factor Local entrepreneur pool waiting for
infrastructural support State admin shed bureaucracy and
turned entrepreneurial All IT majors came in, expanding now IT majors feeding to the local
entrepreneur pool now Traditional manufacturing companies
Case 3 - Kolkata First major industrial city, Best educational
and research institutions once upon a time Communist strong hold, persistent labour
unrest, sick units, higher % of low skilled employment and regular influx of migrant population
New CM, Buddhadeb (2000) Perform or perish! Many initiatives similar to Hyderabad (e-govt,
infrastructure, branding, road shows, Elect. City) IT Policy 2001 and ITES Policy 2002 New investments – local, NRB and others Attracting investment in other sectors too- Balancing
Act to reduce social divide – learning from Naidu’s debacle
TalentCost of operations
Infrastructure
Policy
Investor support
Key Enablers for BPO Key Enablers for BPO ClusterCluster
Talents Requirement in BPO Activities
Call Centre Good communication and language skills, good accent, basic computing skills, fast learner & able to deal efficiently via telephone
Transaction Processing
Computing, language, analytical and accuracy skills, willing to learn. For the financial BPO, HSC with accountancy background and/or diploma in accountancy. International/ country specific accounting rules, basic knowledge of accounting such as US GAAP
Medical Transcription/Health care
Language understanding, basic computing (word processing knowledge) and understanding of various medical terminologies Good communication and language skills, good accent, basic computing skills, fast learner & able to deal efficiently via telephone
Animation/GIS /remote sensing
Drawing and creative skills, computer graphic skills and knowledge in 3D, Understanding equipment, technical/ computing skills, programming skills
Issues in BPO Talent Creation
1. Lack of English education (speaking ability)
2. Lack of ITeS training institutes
3. Lack of avenues to aid in hiring
Need to improve English speaking ability
Need to familiarize students with accounting terms
Need to communicate the need for BPO training jointly with reputed BPO companies
Need to create win-win collaborations between colleges and BPO training institutes
Need a BPO certification system in partnership with BPO training companies and academia
Requirement of a common database of employable personnel
Competitiveness of location
Industry Structure
Demand Conditions
Industry Attractiveness
Entrepreneur Pool
Local Outsider
Entrepreneurial leadership of government
Innovative Policy Mix
Effective Implementation
Local Demand Creation
Factor Conditions (supply of)
Infrastructure Related Industries
Manpower
Lessons Learnt
Implications and Lessons
India (Blr, Hyd, Kol) is a microcosm of the world (DC+LDC) - learning for different situations
Role of industry attractiveness and factor conditions in cluster formation well known
New cluster can be created with appropriate intervention strategies by government
Traditional financial incentives too expensive to be of any effect – negative effect on other section of the economy
A mix of FDI and local Entrepreneurial initiatives critical
Implications and Agenda
Government has to act as an entrepreneur (not bureaucrat) and facilitator (not controller)
Support creation and development of a local pool of entrepreneurs; identify a few horses with winning chances to be role models
Work relentlessly to attract some key Outsiders – other will follow
Build and Nurture Synergy among Industry Attractiveness, Factor Conditions, Local Pool of Entrepreneurs and State as an Entrepreneur
Private Investors in Cluster Development – Roles &
Responsibilities
A company’s competitive advantage is partly the result of the local environment
Company membership in a cluster offers collective benefits
Private investment in “public goods” is justified
Private Investors in Cluster Development – Roles &
Responsibilities
Take an active role in upgrading the local infrastructure
Nurture local suppliers and attract new supplier investments
Work closely with local educational and research institutions to upgrade quality and create specialized programs addressing cluster needs
Provide government with information and substantive input on regulatory issues and constraints bearing on cluster development
Focus corporate philanthropy on enhancing the local business environment
New Roles of Business and Industry Associations Negotiate with government-Trade and
regulations Information collection and dissemination
E.g. regular benchmarking Joint marketing
E.g. trade fairs, missions Training
E.g. curriculum for managers-Close collaboration with outside educational institutions-Sponsoring of targeted scholarships
Research E.g university partnerships-Standard setting and
testing-Specialized research institutes Procurement
E.g. joint purchasing programs Environmental
E.g. demonstration projects-Research sponsorship
Can Bangladesh emerge as the most Preferred BPO Destination in
2015?
As the country advantage starts shifting from India & other countries Bangladesh has a huge potential in IT Services & BPO. To realise the same the political and economic leadership of the country needs a plenty of
Bangladesh – the most Preferred BPO Destination in 2015?
To make the dream a reality, the country needs to embark on widespread, determined and sustained programs for IT and ITES Cluster Development
Building a globally competitive cluster is a marathon, not a sprint
Rapid progress on cluster development as a late mover will also require a new model of joint private-public efforts rather than a government-driven model only
Bangladesh has the best opportunity to develop a larger section of the population as knowledge workers; the country can’t afford to squander this opportunity