Ghana Day

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Wednesday marked Ghana Day at ITU Telecom World with a chance for people to visit the Ghana Pavilion and learn more about the work that is being done to reach across the digital divide. Ten years ago saw the launch of Ghana’s Universal Access Fund, designed to connect rural communities. Since then 194 community information centres have been established and 117 masts …

The transformation of telecom operators: reinventing telcos

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Disruption in technology, networks, processes, and people, pressure from new, internet-based competitors and the need for new approaches to policy and regulation. Telcos are under existential pressure to adapt on all sides, to transform or reinvent themselves – even if it is unclear what the end goal of that transformation may be. Telcos have been constantly evolving, from the remote …

The Economic Impact of AI

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How can we define AI, measure its impact on societies and economies in different countries around the world, understand its potential, and plan for its implementation? These were some of the framework questions opening the debate of the 3rd Economic and Industry Experts Roundtable at ITU Telecom World 2017, bringing together academics, consultants, economists and technology specialists to address the …

Founders panel: From Startup to Scaleup

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What does it take to found a successful startup and take it to the next stage? And what are they key challenges that have to be overcome on the journey? Some great lessons for startups were shared today at the Founders panel: From Startup to Scaleup, with viewpoints from across the world, expertly moderated by Stephen Ibaraki, Founding Chair, Global …

New Pavilions join ITU Telecom World 2017 Exhibition

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Welcome Benin, Brazil, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Mozambique, Philippines and Sierra Leone to ITU Telecom World 2017!  Joining the event for governments, corporates and SMEs for the first time, these countries shared their leading telcos, SME innovations, strategies, policies and opportunities on the showfloor and throughout the event. Brazil and Benin showcased SME innovations including agricultural IoT devices, parcel delivery and a digital …