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Are Smartphones Making SMS Projects Obsolete?

Are Smartphones Making SMS Projects Obsolete?

Published on: Sep 21 2015 by Guest Writer - 3 Comments
Are SMS projects still relevant? Are toll-free phone numbers still needed? As more and more people in developing countries have access to cheap smartphones and...
How ICT Can Have Socioeconomic Impact on Base of the Pyramid Consumers

How ICT Can Have Socioeconomic Impact on Base of the Pyramid Consumers

Published on: May 06 2015 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
ICT has long been talked about as a lever that would enable developing countries – and particularly the least developed ones – to take “shortcuts”...
Is Your Mobile Phone Innovation Worth $1 Million USD?

Is Your Mobile Phone Innovation Worth $1 Million USD?

Published on: Jun 25 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Do you have an idea on how to change lives with mobile phones? Is it also a good business opportunity? And can it work with Nokia phones? Then submit it to Nokia’s...
Write About Your Business Challenge – Win $4,000

Write About Your Business Challenge – Win $4,000

Published on: Sep 07 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Write About Your Business Challenge – Win $4,000
Do you have a business challenge while working in low-income communities, that has created a new business model or initiative? Regardless of its success or failure,...