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						Digital Inclusion by Way of Backpack: A Q&A with Imcon International CEO Rob LoudInternet 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. - Categories
- Education, Social Enterprise, Technology
 
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						Mastercard and Angaza shine for payments in emerging marketsSan Francisco-based Angaza provides a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) embedded metering and monitoring technology, while Mastercard brings its digital payment solutions and infrastructure including QR technology. - Categories
- Energy, Finance, Technology
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						Press release: Hello Tractor and CTA launch partnership to support smallholder farmers access mechanisationAcross sub-Saharan Africa, farmers face some of the lowest rates of mechanisation. Despite the benefits of tractor mechanisation, cost and access have been key impediments to its widespread adoption. - Source
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- Agriculture, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa