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This class helps developing-world solutions reach people in need
The innovations emerging from Stanford University’s Design for Extreme Affordability course are both viable business models and sensitive to local needs.
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- Education, Technology
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Press release: OPIC launches Connect Africa initiative to invest more than $1 billion supporting infrastructure, communications, and value chain connectivity
“Africa is home to many of the world’s fastest-growing economies and presents both a great need for investment and a great opportunity for American businesses,” Washburne said. “But, too many barriers remain to the flow of goods and services. By focusing on connectivity, we’re not only helping build means for economic development, but also laying the foundation for future trade partners.”
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- Investing, Technology
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Top 7 African taxi-hailing apps giving Uber a run for its money
Regulators in other countries continue to shun Uber but the company continues to lead the market in Africa since its entry in 2013.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Google to sign Internet deals with Kenya telcos
Google, through its Project Loon, has embarked on a global campaign to increase internet connectivity among the millions of people living in rural areas without ground stations and fibre connections.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: India’s Digital Leap to Have Substantial Social Impact – But Data Privacy is a Key Risk
According to the global financial services major, India's digital leap will have substantial social impact across four key areas.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- agtech, data, financial inclusion
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Cryptocurrency: a force for good?
Although cryptocurrencies may be viewed by some as primarily a speculative investment opportunity, they have a possibly greater, social value.
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- Technology
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- cryptocurrency
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Press release: The African Tech Hubs pioneering innovation: How digital transformation can drive growth and job creation across emerging economies
Innovation and entrepreneurship play an ever-increasing role in growing Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem.
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- Press release
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- accelerators, innovation, startups
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Why Silicon Valley’s money can’t solve Africa’s tech problems
“Parachute investing is a problem. If you’re investing in early-stage companies from an airplane, you should consider philanthropy"
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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