We have just published the first report in our research series exploring “The Impacts of Emerging Mobile Data Services in Developing Countries” in the Philippines, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Bangladesh, India, Colombia and Peru. This first research brief, “Models of…
How common are zero-rated data services in developing countries? What is their impact? Our new research, “The Impacts of Emerging Data Services in Developing Countries” aims to answer these questions. READ THE RESEARCH
The A4AI team is wrapping up an exciting Transform Africa 2015 in Kigali, Rwanda. For the past few days, we’ve been busy discussing ways to make Internet for all and full digital inclusion realities in Africa, together with over 2,000 policymakers,…
Zero-rating — or the practice of offering free access to a select set of websites or apps — is a controversial topic at present. Supporters of the practice claim it is an innovative way to give people everywhere a…
Ahead of the Transform Africa Summit in Kigali, Nnenna Nwakanma, the Web Foundation’s Africa Regional Coordinator, shares with us some reasons to be cheerful, and reasons to worry, over Africa’s digital future. Last weekend, I stood in the pouring…
Next week, A4AI travels to Kigali, Rwanda for Transform Africa 2015: Accelerating Digital Innovation (October 19-21). Organised by the Government of Rwanda, A4AI, and other partner organisations, the event will bring together political, business, and civil society leaders to shape Africa’s…
A4AI is thrilled to welcome two new staff members to our growing team. Learn a bit more about Onica Makwakwa, Africa Regional Coordinator, and Karolle Rabarison, Membership Coordinator, below. Onica Makwakwa, Africa Regional Coordinator Onica joined A4AI as…
Kojo Boakye, A4AI’s Deputy Director – Policy Lead, shares his reflections on ICT affordability discussions from the recent CTO Forum 2015, which he attended from September 14-16 in Nairobi, Kenya. Last month, I was afforded the opportunity to attend the…
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The GSMA will be hosting two exciting events this month: Mobile 360–Africa, taking place October 7-9 in Cape Town, and Mobile 360 – North America, taking place October 27-29 in Atlanta. A4AI Deputy Director, Kojo Boakye, and Africa Regional Coordinator,…
Gender in Broadband and ICT Policy: International good practices (pronto disponible en español) Género y tecnología en Colombia Plan de igualdad de oportunidades para las mujeres en la sociedad de la información Situación Actual, Ejes Estratégicos, Agenda…
We were thrilled to announce last week that Dr Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s former Minister of Communication Technology and long-time advocate of affordable Internet, had been appointed new Honorary Chair of A4AI. In this role, Dr Johnson will work to…