Panel - Bridging the Digital Divide.pptx
- 1. Bridging the Digital Divide: Rural Community Access
- 2. Access to affordable, meaningful internet connectivity is a fundamental right that can transform lives and communities in Africa, especially in underserved and unserved areas where it is needed most.
- 3. Bridging the digital divide is crucial for Africa's growth and development. Meaningful internet connectivity provides access to information, education, health services, and job opportunities.
- 4. Source ITU
- 5. Source ITU Availability of adequate infrastructure to provide meaningful connectivity
- 7. Source GSMA
- 8. Prakhar Vashisht, Senior Manager, SSA, Hughes Network Systems Gamze Aydin, VP Sales, Middle East and Africa Carriers, Avanti Communications Mo Aniye, CEO, Hotspot networks Moderated by Adrian Hall COO Extensia