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Mobile for Development (M4D)

Driving innovation in digital technology to reduce inequalities in our world.

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The Mobile Gender Gap Report 2024

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From the MWC and M360 series of events, to topic-focused seminars, workshops and meetings around the world, we bring people, organisations and our partners together. For more information on our events, specific requests for speakers or related activity, please contact [email protected]

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Driving Innovation in Circular Waste Management

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1 -2 October 2024, Seoul

M360 APAC

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29 – 31 October 2024, Kigali, Rwanda

MWC Kigali

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