Powering Africa’s Twin Transitions: Why Energy and Connectivity Must Go Hand in Hand

Powering Africa’s Twin Transitions: Why Energy and Connectivity Must Go Hand in Hand

By Max Cuvellier Giacomelli, Head of Mobile for Development, GSMA, and Sarah Malm, Executive Director, GOGLA (the Global Off-Grid Solar Association) _________ For millions of Africans, a charged mobile phone is a gateway to markets, finance, healthcare, and education. Yet hundreds of millions of people still lack electricity, locking them out of the digital economy before they can even log on. Without power, there can be no digital inclusion. We…

EDCAR: Powering Digital Access, Building Resilient Communities

EDACR Impact Snapshot Enhanced Digital Access And Community Resilience 3,000 youth empowered  in digital skills, securing jobs in IT, agriculture & gig economy. 7,000+ VSLA members strengthened  6,000+ Community Digital Champions (CDCs) – cascading digital literacy & entrepreneurship skills at the grassroots. Community Digital Entrepreneurs (CDEs)   Inclusive service delivery in adoption of gender-sensitive digital inclusion strategies for susta