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Handshake – IFC’s quarterly journal on public-private partnerships

Mobile for Development — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:10:20 +0000

Featuring an article, ‘M is for Mobile,’ by Head of mLearning Lauren Dawes.

Unlocking a New Market: Ultra-Low-Cost M2M Opportunities and Barriers to a New Mobile Frontier

Mobile for Development — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:18:05 +0000

By Nick Hughes, M-KOPA.

M-KOPA believes that M2M services for customers represent a new frontier. There are challenges but there are no impregnable barriers. Principal amongst the challenges is the need to simplify the core M2M technology and reduce its costs to allow it to be used in a wide range of applications. This case study explores M2M services and presents some ideas for consideration by the M2M industry.

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Mobile Network Public Warning Systems and the Rise of Cell-Broadcast

Mobile for Development — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:48:55 +0000

This report aims to provide an Introduction to Public Warning Systems and background to the most applicable technology used to deliver them, the Cell Broadcast Service.

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Sustainable Energy & Water Access through M2M Connectivity

Mobile for Development — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:29:30 +0000

This paper aims to shed light on the opportunities created by M2M solutions to reach and empower underserved populations in the developing world. The emergence of new business models leveraging GSM connectivity for remote operation and monitoring is already helping tens of thousands of people gain access to more affordable and sustainable basic life services.

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mAgri Webinar: Exploring the Nokia Life Agriculture Service

Mobile for Development — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:44:42 +0000

These slides were presented by Nokia Life representatives during a joint webinar with the GSMA mAgri team on 15^th January 2013. The webinar covered key facts about Nokia Life and specifically, the Nokia Life Agriculture Service. Other topics covered in the webinar included the market need, the user journey, the depth and spread of the service, the content process, the ecosystem of partners and the Nokia Life users.

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GPM Bi-annual Report – January 2013

Mobile for Development — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:31:14 +0000

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Designing an Effective Disaster Preparedness & Response Programme

Mobile for Development — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:45:04 +0000

The purpose of this case study is to highlight the steps taken by Smart PLC. to develop their disaster response programme. Smart has engaged in disaster mitigation, preparedness and relief activities to meet the needs of its subscribers and their communities that are affected by recurring natural disasters across the Philippines. This paper illuminates the core principles and approach guiding Smart’s work in this space, and outlines the decisions, organisational structure and partnerships that have been developed to support their programme.

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Disaster Response: Guidelines for Establishing Effective Collaboration between Mobile Network Operators and Government Agencies

Mobile for Development — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:41:48 +0000

This landscape document will specifically examine relations between the operators and the public sector, including governments from both developing and developed nations, international bodies and regional authorities. These actors should leverage the expertise of the private sector effectively in order … Continue reading →

Webinar Slides – Mobile and Humanitarian 101

Mobile for Development — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:52:16 +0000

These are the slides for the Disaster Response and CDAC Network webinar, Mobile and Humanitarian 101, which occured on 20th November, 2012.

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Read a recap of the webinar.

GSMA mHealth Infographic: MDG 6 – How mHealth is Supporting the Combat of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases

Mobile for Development — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:49:48 +0000

This infographic highlights the How mHealth is Supporting the Combat of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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