Jan 13 2010
Iqbal Z Quadir
Founder of GrameenPhone & Global Leader for Tomorrow
Iqbal Quadir is the Executive Director of the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship. He founded GrameenPhone and Gonofone, profitable ventures which provide universal telecommunications access in Bangladesh. Iqbal’s work has been recognised by leaders and organisations worldwide, with invitations to speak at many forums, including the World Bank, United Nations, World Economic Forum, and Aspen Institute.
“Iqbal has opened the world’s eyes to expanding the use of modern telecommunications technologies in the world’s poorest places”
In 2006, he became the 12th recipient of the prestigious Science, Education and Economic Development Award from the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Dhaka, for initiating universal telephone coverage to Bangladesh. He appeared on CNN and PBS and was profiled in feature articles in the Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, The Economist, and The New York Times, and in several books. In spring 2007, Wharton Alumni Magazine selected Quadir for its list of 125 Influential People and Ideas. He has previously taught at Harvard University.[/expand]
With experience of having attained revenues close to US$ 1 billion annually with GrameenPhone, Iqbal has a wealth of knowledge and unparalleled expertise in telecommunications and economics. Iqbal Quadir offers audience’s great insights and useful guidelines on the future of these fields.[/expand]
An empowering and engaging speaker, Iqbal Quadir talks passionately about his goals and dreams and leaves audiences inspired with his simple yet effective ideas.[/expand]
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Topics
Entrepreneurship
Grass Roots Development
Economic Self-advancement
Economic Development
Innovation
Telecommunications
Publications
2007
Wharton Alumni Magazine selected Quadir for its list of ‘125 Influential People and Ideas’
2006
Iqbal became the 12th recipient of the prestigious ‘Science, Education and Economic Development (SEED) Award’ from the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Dhaka, for initiating universal telephone coverage to Bangladesh
1999
Quadir was selected ‘Global Leader for Tomorrow’ by the World Economic Forum based in Geneva
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