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Digital Inclusion by Way of Backpack: A Q&A with Imcon International CEO Rob Loud

Internet access has the potential to transform livelihoods in a myriad of ways – and financial inclusion, entrepreneurship and education are just a few of the sectors that stand to benefit. However, despite growing global internet use, billions in rural, hard-to-reach areas still lack access, representing a massive missed opportunity. In this Q&A, Imcon International CEO Rob Loud shares how his company is partnering with governments and NGOs to increase connectivity in the last mile through an affordable, simple device – the humble backpack.

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Education, Technology

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digital inclusion, Internet, Internet of Things, public private partnerships, rural development, social enterprise, tech for good