“Mobile connections in Sub-Saharan Africa increased by 20 percent to 500 million in 2013 and are expected to increase by an additional 50 percent by 2018…The rapid pace of mobile adoption has delivered an explosion of innovation and huge economic benefits in the region, directly contributing US$ 32 billion to the Sub-Saharan African economy, or 4.4 per cent of GDP. With necessary spectrum allocations and transparent regulation, the mobile industry could also fuel the creation of 14.9 million new jobs in the region between 2015 and 2020.”

— Anne Bouverot, Director General, GSMA

The Turkana Population depends on the same water table as the 150,000 strong, Kakuma Refugee Camp. Navvi.com (organizations pilot) will explore the microcosm as a platform for larger place-based dialog.

Africa Launch

The R&D Trip to Africa was a success! BBXG commenced onsite, technical research and partnership cultivation in Ghana and Kenya. Natalie attended Africa-specific mobile development conferences, tested smartphone connectivity and access in rural areas, validated systems architecture assumptions, and interviewed over 30 professionals working in relevant navvi.com industries. She set-up beta user programs with 3 African Universities and solidified relationships with regional news agencies: The Daily Nation (East Africa), The Graphic Group (West Africa), and the African Media Council (Nairobi, Kenya).