Samer Salty

London Summit 2015 - e-Access: Technology Opens Doors to the Rural and Remote (I)

Daniel Gorfine, John Fallon, Michael Macharia, Samer Salty, Gary Stewart

Hosted by Daniel Gorfine of OnDeck, a panel including leaders from Zoo Capital, Telefónica, Pearson, and 7C Technologies explored how mobile technology and public-private partnerships are transforming critical sectors in Africa. The discussion detailed successful case studies such as Kenya's conversion of post offices into service hubs, off-grid solar adoption in Tanzania, and hybrid education models that address global literacy gaps. Panelists emphasized that overcoming bureaucratic friction and funding gaps requires shifting government metrics from inputs to outcomes while fostering scalable, commercially viable alliances between incumbents and startups.