The document discusses trends in mobile technology in Africa over the next decade. Some of the key trends discussed include: 1) Mobile phone adoption in Africa will continue to grow rapidly as prices decline, with smartphones becoming more common across the continent. 2) Mobile internet and data access will also grow exponentially, allowing more Africans to access information and services on their mobile devices. 3) Mobile money and financial services will become increasingly important, integrated into many aspects of life and commerce across Africa. 4) Mobile technologies will be leveraged in sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture to increase access and drive development.

1. Mobile Trends 2020 Africa a collaborative outlook Curated by Erik Hersman, Ken Banks & Rudy De Waele Visualization by Steffen Becker Addtional slides by Jo Webber join the conversation: #KuyuGH #giveamanafish #africa2020

2. With 7 African countries in the top 10 of fastest growing economies in the world the coming 5 years (The Economist, Jan 6th 2011 - based on the latest IMF statistics), Africa is becoming one of the most interesting continents of economic growth this decade. Currently petroleum and other raw materials are still the main drivers but mobile technology is going to play a key role in the development.Mobile subscribers in African countries on average doubled every single year between 2002 and 2007 (in Europe it was on average 17%). Innovations in mobile technology in health, education, micropayments, renewable energy, agricultural ICT and social services on the continent may push some African countries in a leading role in some of these areas.Stability in African countries such as Angola, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia and the Republic of Congo creates a new investment climate. Through growth emerges a new middle class, stimulating entrepreneurship and leading to further innovations in many of these areas -- there is definitely something moving on the African continent.Join the conversation: #africa2020Enjoy! Rudy De Waele Entrepreneur, CNO dotopen.com @mtrends BY NC ND

4. Breakout #1 > 5 groups x7 including x1 presenter (15 minutes) > What do you use your mobile phone for? (drawings/words) > What features would you like to have on your mobile phone? > Why is a mobile phone so useful in Ghana/Africa?

5. Note: Zain sold their Africa operations to Bharti Airtel, so Zain is no more operating in Ghana. Also Kasapa has morphed into Expresso.

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8. Breakout #2 > 5 groups x7 including x1 presenter (10 mins) > Based on the Google Insights for search data, what do you find interesting, is free browsing on the internet a key consideration? > Complete a brand presentation of your favourite mobile provider, what do you like? Or would you prefer to create your own brand/community?

13. Breakout #3 > 5 groups x7 including x1 presenter (15 minutes) > Create your own mobile brand/community strategy. Choose your brand/community (all categories welcome) > Show the class how you would launch the brand/community (online promotion/physical event/fundraisers etc.) > What would type of message would you send to customers/community on their mobile devices?

15. Breakout #4 > 5 groups x7 including x1 presenter (5 minutes) > Create your own QR code based on your favourite mobile provider. Jo to present live demo.

19. Breakout #5 > 5 groups x7 including x1 presenter (15 minutes) > Discuss mlearning and banking. How could internet/mobile banking be useful in your lives? What are the potential pros and cons? > Discuss mlearning and medicine. How could health professionals utilise mobile technology? What are the pros and cons?

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