Nokia strengthens Africa commitment
With a vision to increase communications access to urban and rural areas, the two companies aim to connect the people of Africa.
Organised by the European Commission and the African Union under the patronage of Louis Michel, the European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, the forum aimed to continue dialogue between businesses and governments on the socioeconomic impact of corporate activities in the development and lives of Africans.
Participants in this year’s summit included the African Union, African telecommunications ministries and national regulators.
In the forum, Nokia showcased a mobile health data survey tool that has been developed with the University of Nairobi and other partners.
This type of application can have huge potential in addressing, for example, outbreaks of diseases, offering benefits to governments and aid agencies, the company says.
Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks also presented the Village Connection solution at the event.
Village Connection aims to offer a concept to build rural connectivity village by village, and to enable a franchise-based business model between an operator and local village entrepreneurs.
The solution helps provide affordable telecommunications services in rural communities, thus boosting economic development, the companies say.
“Nokia has a long-term commitment to an active and responsible collaboration between the European Union and the African continent.
"We believe that small, medium and large businesses in Europe, as well as European governmental bodies and institutions all have an important role in the sustainable co-development of the African region,” says Serge Ferré, Head of EU Representative Office, Nokia.
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