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Safaricom Ethiopia and GSMA Meet to Advance Digital Inclusion

Safaricom Ethiopia and GSMA Meet to Advance Digital Inclusion
Monday, 05 May 2025 04:43

Safaricom Ethiopia announced on March 19 that it hosted GSMA on a workshop to close digital access gaps, particularly in gender and usage disparities.

Held at Safaricom Ethiopia’s headquarters, the session brought together Consumer Business Unit (CBU) employees and GSMA experts to address barriers like handset affordability and digital literacy. Participants explored scalable, sustainable solutions and outlined a roadmap to expand digital access.

This collaboration reinforces Safaricom Ethiopia’s commitment to making digital transformation inclusive and accessible for all.

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