Mobile Connectivity Kiosks ‘EkoConnect’ to Debut in Rwanda

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Ericsson, Coca-Cola, Tigo and SolarKiosk are partnering on a social enterprise initiative called ‘EkoConnect’ that is designed to provide safe water, solar power, mobile communications as well as basic goods and services to underserved communities in Rwanda.

The kiosks will be operated by local women entrepreneurs, serving as a community center where people come together and have access to free and fee-based services.

Source: TechCabal (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care
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public-private partnerships, social enterprise