The document discusses the future of technology in West Africa. It describes how cheap mobile phones, liberalization of telecom licenses, and prepaid payment models accelerated mobile growth dramatically in West Africa between 1998-2000. The International Telecommunication Union subsequently updated definitions of universal access and service to reflect growing mobile coverage and usage. New technologies like 3D printing, paper-based electronics, drones, and $10 smartphones could enable novel solutions for health, agriculture, and development challenges in the region despite concerns over costs and infrastructure. Local innovation and development partnerships exploring affordable alternatives can help apply these technologies in West Africa.
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77 trends shaping a connected networked society in the first half of 2014. Simple sketches combined with 1-2 data points supporting the trend. Alliteration headlines making the message stick
The presentation is about the latest and new disruptive innovation around the world which have revolutionize the way we used to live in the modern world.
Secure Open Telephony Network Presentation at Hope 9Mark Belinsky
All of the necessary technologies and communications standards exist today for voice communications that are as secure as OpenPGP email. Both proprietary and open source solutions exist for desktop and mobile devices that implement the necessary bits to provide a solution without dependence upon one global service provider. ostel.me provides both a service and an application for the Android OS that is only marginally more complex to use than dialing an existing phone number, while still based entirely on open standards like SIP and ZRTP. The app is experimental and is based on existing open source client code provided by the CSipSimple, pjsip, and zrtp4pj projects.
Seventy seven society sketches and statistics - 2014 Q2Peter Linder
77 trends shaping a connected networked society in the first half of 2014. Simple sketches combined with 1-2 data points supporting the trend. Alliteration headlines making the message stick
The presentation is about the latest and new disruptive innovation around the world which have revolutionize the way we used to live in the modern world.
Secure Open Telephony Network Presentation at Hope 9Mark Belinsky
All of the necessary technologies and communications standards exist today for voice communications that are as secure as OpenPGP email. Both proprietary and open source solutions exist for desktop and mobile devices that implement the necessary bits to provide a solution without dependence upon one global service provider. ostel.me provides both a service and an application for the Android OS that is only marginally more complex to use than dialing an existing phone number, while still based entirely on open standards like SIP and ZRTP. The app is experimental and is based on existing open source client code provided by the CSipSimple, pjsip, and zrtp4pj projects.
Gilbane 2013 Boston - Are You Prepared to Create Content for the Internet of ...Christopher Carter
What are the principles that should guide your decisions when creating content for the internet of things? What types of content, where to place it, and how it should interact with the end-users?
Presentation given by Mark Billinghurst on Pervasive Social Networking and how wearable devices such as Google Glass can be used for this. Given at the Auckland Social Media Club (SMACKL) on September 18th 2013
A brief history of Mobile phones
Design Transition
Air/3D/Pre- Touch
Generation
Operating System
Evolution of Processing
Memory and Processors
Your future Phone
Future...???
Conclusion
AN IOT-BASED CROWD SOURCING SYSTEM FOR OBJECT TRACKING AND INFORMATION SHARINGijaia
Technological advancements has offered many solutions to the important current issues such as the growing numbers ofrunaway children, wandering Alzheimer’s patients and lost pets in the society, yet most branches of current technologiesare not capable of encompassingallof these key problems. My researchproposes a solution that is practical, durable and reliable -- a proximity sensor device powered by other users in the area with a process known as “crowdsourcing”, by using their mobile devices as receiving stations of the service, extensively increasing the effectiveness of this service in especially urban and suburban areas where there is a high population density.
Internet of NO things is the point where the internet becomes part of our environment and therefore ceases to be. We think that it is likely that – as soon as in 10-15 years’ time – smartphones and the internet will have disappeared. Its a very different world.
Mobile 360 (TNS NIPO - Remy Bleijendaal)Kantar TNS
TNS decided to launch Mobile 360 in order to provide the market with reliable and detailed market information on smartphone owners’ usages.
Not by asking people questions (the traditional way of doing market research), but by measuring actual behaviour. Via an application, we are now able to measure holistic statistics on smartphone usage.
We install this application for four weeks on smartphones and iPads of approximately 1200 respondents from our panel: TNS NIPObase.
This way, we are able to connect mobile usage with user information (from our panel) and ask them additional questions.
2007 Forecast on the Future of Surveillance TechnologiesEric Garland
Back in 2007, my company's STEEP Report series covered the implications of all the surveillance technologies coming on line.
Back then we were alarmed at what we saw and thought people should consider this development well in advance.
We were right then; we are right now.
For more check out https://www.competitivefutures.com/ and http://www.ericgarland.co/keynote-speaker-executive-educator/
Gilbane 2013 Boston - Are You Prepared to Create Content for the Internet of ...Christopher Carter
What are the principles that should guide your decisions when creating content for the internet of things? What types of content, where to place it, and how it should interact with the end-users?
Presentation given by Mark Billinghurst on Pervasive Social Networking and how wearable devices such as Google Glass can be used for this. Given at the Auckland Social Media Club (SMACKL) on September 18th 2013
A brief history of Mobile phones
Design Transition
Air/3D/Pre- Touch
Generation
Operating System
Evolution of Processing
Memory and Processors
Your future Phone
Future...???
Conclusion
AN IOT-BASED CROWD SOURCING SYSTEM FOR OBJECT TRACKING AND INFORMATION SHARINGijaia
Technological advancements has offered many solutions to the important current issues such as the growing numbers ofrunaway children, wandering Alzheimer’s patients and lost pets in the society, yet most branches of current technologiesare not capable of encompassingallof these key problems. My researchproposes a solution that is practical, durable and reliable -- a proximity sensor device powered by other users in the area with a process known as “crowdsourcing”, by using their mobile devices as receiving stations of the service, extensively increasing the effectiveness of this service in especially urban and suburban areas where there is a high population density.
Internet of NO things is the point where the internet becomes part of our environment and therefore ceases to be. We think that it is likely that – as soon as in 10-15 years’ time – smartphones and the internet will have disappeared. Its a very different world.
Mobile 360 (TNS NIPO - Remy Bleijendaal)Kantar TNS
TNS decided to launch Mobile 360 in order to provide the market with reliable and detailed market information on smartphone owners’ usages.
Not by asking people questions (the traditional way of doing market research), but by measuring actual behaviour. Via an application, we are now able to measure holistic statistics on smartphone usage.
We install this application for four weeks on smartphones and iPads of approximately 1200 respondents from our panel: TNS NIPObase.
This way, we are able to connect mobile usage with user information (from our panel) and ask them additional questions.
2007 Forecast on the Future of Surveillance TechnologiesEric Garland
Back in 2007, my company's STEEP Report series covered the implications of all the surveillance technologies coming on line.
Back then we were alarmed at what we saw and thought people should consider this development well in advance.
We were right then; we are right now.
For more check out https://www.competitivefutures.com/ and http://www.ericgarland.co/keynote-speaker-executive-educator/
Internet of Things (IoT) - We Are at the Tip of An IcebergDr. Mazlan Abbas
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IoT may sound like a business buzzword, but in reality, it’s a real technological revolution that will impact everything we do. It's the next IT Tsunami of new possibility that is destined to change the face of technology, as we know it. IoT is the interconnectivity between things using wireless communication technology (each with their own unique identifiers) to connect objects, locations, animals, or people to the Internet, thus allowing for the direct transmission of and seamless sharing of data.
IoT represents a massive wave of technical innovation. Highly valuable companies will be built and new ecosystems will emerge from bridging the offline world with the online into one gigantic new network. Our limited understanding of the possibilities hinders our ability to see future applications for any new technology. Mainstream adoption of desktop computers and the Internet didn’t take hold until they became affordable and usable. When that occurred, fantastic and creative new innovation ensued. We are on the cusp of that tipping point with the Internet of Things.
IoT matters because it will create new industries, new companies, new jobs, and new economic growth. It will transform existing segments of our economy: retail, farming, industrial, logistics, cities, and the environment. It will turn your smartphone into the command center for the both digital and physical objects in your life. You will live and work smarter, not harder – and what we are seeing now is only the tip of the iceberg.
By CEO of EDEL Technology Consulting at IMANI Youth Event
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1. Voice out their opinions on government policies and issues of concern to their target audience through multifaceted social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogs etc. Good examples would be the "Dumsor March" in 2015, "Bring back out Girls campaign", “The Occupy Ghana Campaign” and many others.
2. Test government efficacy by making all elements and information associated to governance and government decisions accessible to both the government and citizenry such as figures and technical related to public projects for example, the recent "bus branding saga" etc.
3. Facilitate accountable governance in data collection and record keeping through data management systems
4. Simplify and make all elements and information associated to governance and government decisions accessible to both the government and citizenry through interactive websites and mobile applications.
EDEL Technology Consulting and how we practice it in product developmentEthel Delali Cofie
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Scientific approach to creating and managing start-ups
Ultimate goal is to get products to customers' hands faster
Takes its name from the lean manufacturing revolution that Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo are credited with.
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Features of Wireless Communication
The evolution of wireless technology has brought many advancements with its effective features.
The transmitted distance can be anywhere between a few meters (for example, a television's remote control) and thousands of kilometers (for example, radio communication).
Wireless communication can be used for cellular telephony, wireless access to the internet, wireless home networking, and so on.
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Unlocking the full potential of Google Analytics is crucial for understanding and optimizing your website’s performance. This guide dives deep into the essential aspects of Google Analytics, from analyzing traffic sources to understanding user demographics and tracking user engagement.
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Learn how to measure user interaction with your site through key metrics like bounce rate, average session duration, and pages per session. Enhance user experience by analyzing engagement metrics and implementing strategies to keep visitors engaged.
Conversion Rate Optimization:
Understand the importance of conversion rates and how to track them using Google Analytics. Set up Goals, analyze conversion funnels, segment your audience, and employ A/B testing to optimize your website for higher conversions. Utilize ecommerce tracking and multi-channel funnels for a detailed view of your sales performance and marketing channel contributions.
Custom Reports and Dashboards:
Create custom reports and dashboards to visualize and interpret data relevant to your business goals. Use advanced filters, segments, and visualization options to gain deeper insights. Incorporate custom dimensions and metrics for tailored data analysis. Integrate external data sources to enrich your analytics and make well-informed decisions.
This guide is designed to help you harness the power of Google Analytics for making data-driven decisions that enhance website performance and achieve your digital marketing objectives. Whether you are looking to improve SEO, refine your social media strategy, or boost conversion rates, understanding and utilizing Google Analytics is essential for your success.
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The Future of Tech in Africa , Talk Given at the USAID Digital Development Summit
1. Ethel Cofie
The future of technology in West Africa
USAID DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM
omen in Tech
2. In 1998 …
oMaternal Health
oMobile ?
oLiberalization
oToo Poor
Perspective
Technology Partner To The World’s Non-profits
3. The combination of cheap Nokia mobile, liberalization of
telecom licenses and pre paid payment, steeped the
trajectory for mobile
GSMA :500 million mark in Q1 2013, increasing by about 20%
year-on-year. Connections are expected to grow by a further
50% (250 million connections) over the next five years
Even telecoms underestimated the market. The business plan
for the Kenyan telecom Safaricom in 2003 was to have
500,000 mobile phone subscribers by 2013: traders, priests,
taxi drivers, prostitutes—people willing to pay a premium to
stay in touch. Safaricom hit 21 million users in 2014
Between 1998-2000, this happened
4. The growth was soo dramatic that ITU Secretary-General, Yoshio UTSUMI,
at the ITU Telecom Africa Forum Opening12 November 2001 proposed
changing definition of universal access where
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ?
Establishing new targets
New definitions of universal access
Old definitions >>>>>>
Universal access: >>>
A telephone within walking distance
Telecentres in every community
Universal service: >>>>
A telephone in every home
A computer in every school
Affordability: >>>>>>>>
Subsidised access (high usage charges
subsidise low line rental)
New definitions
Universal access:
Mobile coverage of all main population
centres
Internet cafés in every community
Universal service:
A mobilephone for everyone who wants
one
An email address for every citizen
Affordability:
Pre-paid access
(pre-paid usage charges include line
rental)
5. One of the inspiration for Lyft (The Uber competitor ) was from
Zimbabwe where Logan Green(cofounder) saw first hand the sharing
economy in action
Did you know
8. My job is to here is to inspire you to look outside the
obvious when planning your projects .
I am here to tell you a story of how the future might look,
to give you an incline into what is on the horizon and to
inspire you to think beyond the obvious
10. Paper ?
Well Harvard labs created paper posters that play music via printed circuits made with
conductive ink have been unveiled.
The prototype "Listening Post" poster is a guide to bands performing locally. The interactive
poster plays a short clip of a band's music when a thumbnail image is pressed..
11. Paper for Health ?
Conductive ink on Paper is a wonderful thing
The Ability to Print or even Draw an electronic circuit
board on paper will enable low cost , easily designed
solutions
Microsoft research labs created moisture sensor the
team has printed is meant for use on plants (. It detects
rainfall with one circuit and soil humidity with another,
transmitting its readings via a printed Wi-Fi antenna. The
team has printed paper wiring to connect the switch,
LED and battery of a 3D-printed flashlight.
Paper Computer
12. Paper for Health ?
[Harvard Research ]DNA-programmed blotting paper
could soon be giving doctors a simple disease test that
will reveal an infection in 30 minutes for just a few
pence.
Researchers have proved the technique works by
developing a prototype Ebola test in just 12 hours, and
using just $20 of materials.
The smart diagnostics use a soup of biological
ingredients including the genetic material RNA. –
Harvard
Paper
14. Mobile …
Mobile Sheep …
• Swiss researchers discovered way to detect when
sheep are frightened from biological data like heartbeat
etc.
• They created alert system that identifies accurately
when sheep frightened, sends SMS to the shepherd
• The use in sheep-farming is if there is a wolf nearby.
• Wolf-detection system is a solution of 'reading our
minds' and generating mobile traffic
A lot of projects work in this format relying heavily on
voice, sms and ivr
Source: Textually 14 Aug 2012
17. Imagine a device attached to the mobile phone that
pinpoint the existence of the RNA strand for Ebola and
display preliminary results.
Its Already Available
Rapid Disease Testing ?
18. •3D Printing tattoos of human bodies
• “ink” of these nanoparticles suspended in a saline solution that could be injected under the
skin like a tattoo. The “tattoo” would last for a specified length of time, probably six months,
before needing to be refreshed.
•To get glucose readings, the patient would wear a monitor that shines near-infrared light on the
tattoo and detects the resulting fluorescence.
3D Printing For Health – Disease
19. The US Army
is working on a 3-D printer that is interfaced with the soldier. And that sensor can deliver
information to the computer software and then they would be able to have either powdered or
liquid matrices that are very nutrient dense, that they have on demand that they can take and
eat immediately to fill that need."
3D Printing For Fighting Malnutrition
20. Drones
Delivery of Health care items: Medicines
Agriculture :Monitoring of crops , tracking and monitoring
Landscape mapping and collecting of Data
21. Drones
I found a project I think is a testament to what can be achieved with the right type of thinking
where drones are concerned A Radical But Possible Plan to Connect African Nations With
Cargo Drones
Future Africa initiative at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Augmenting the road networks in Africa by
•Building first cargo robot route in Africa by 2016.
•It will be about 80 kilometres long and will connect several towns and villages.
•The first use case will be to fly units of blood from a blood bank to health clinics.
22. ??
Maybe you are asking
All these ideas sound great
but really with cost and issues with
energy and availability, they are not
really applicable to West Africa!!
23. 10 Dollar iPhone?
• Ah, the relentless pace of Moore's Law... Take any 'superphone' of today:
iPhone 4, Nokia N8, Samsung Galaxy, Blackberry Bold, or whatever is your
favorite
• Summer 2010: unsubsidized price of: US $600 gave you touch screen, 3G, WiFi,
GPS, 8mp & flash
• Winter 2011, same phone would cost $300
• Summer 2013: $150; winter 2014: $75 ,summer of 2016: $38; winter 2017: $19
• By summer 2019 cost of same specs of what was considered super phone in
2010 would be $10 (including distribution, marketing & profit)
Example :JiaYu G2F: 4.3inch ,touch screen, 3G,WiFi, GPS, 8mpcamera. Launched
May 2014 Cost US$81 (499 RMB)
Projection: TomiAhonen Consulting July 2010
24. 10 Dollar iPhone?
• Ah, the relentless pace of Moore's Law... Take any 'super phone' of today:
iPhone 4, Nokia N8, Samsung Galaxy, Blackberry Bold, or whatever is your
favorite
• Summer 2010: unsubsidized price of: US $600 gave you touch screen, 3G, Wi-Fi,
GPS, 8mp & flash
• Winter 2011, same phone would cost $300
• Summer 2013: $150; winter 2014: $75 ,summer of 2016: $38; winter 2017: $19
• By summer 2019 cost of same specs of what was considered super phone in
2010 would be $10 (including distribution, marketing & profit)
Example :JiaYu G2F: 4.3inch ,touch screen, 3G,WiFi, GPS, 8mpcamera. Launched
May 2014 Cost US$81 (499 RMB)
Projection: TomiAhonen Consulting July 2010
25. Just Remember
Just Remember
3D printers : Togo based maker space WoeLab Presented built 3D printer using E-
Waste from some of the largest dumps of old computer and electronic
equipment it sent ripples through the entire 3D printing and global community.
The 3D printer cost 100 USD
Smart phones , we have already touched on it , Moores law means we will be
seeing the 10USD smart phone
Paper/conductive ink : local innovation challenges and engagements are ways of
finding cheap alternative solutions . The World bank is currently running the
Negawatt challenge , for innovative solutions for energy within Africa pitting
Ghana against Kenya and Egypt
Drones : The DIY Makerfaire movement across Africa is ripe for working with
developmental partners into finding cheap alternatives to building solutions
26. In conclusion
If you were in the room in 1998 talking about how to improve
maternal health in Bolgatanga
Would you see the trend and the opportunity Or Would you go with
status quo
27. Thank you
Ethel Cofie
Email : ethel@ethelcofie.com
Website : www.ethelcofie.com
Technology Partner To The World’s Non-profits