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This publication helps our stakeholders navigate the world of start-ups and mobile technology in emerging markets. The Ecosystem Accelerator Compass is aimed at a wide range of stakeholders. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mobile operators and start-ups, which are at the centre of our work, and that we truly believe hold the key to large-scale impactful digital transformation;<\/li>\n<li>Tech hubs, which play a critical role in local innovation ecosystems, and have the power to promote innovation and collaboration;<\/li>\n<li>Investors that provide the capital to help projects get off the ground and scale; and<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who recognises that start-ups and mobile technology are forces to be reckoned with in addressing the SDGs in a commercially sustainable manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We look forward to hearing what you think.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019d like to present the newest issue in our updated quarterly publication \u2014 the Ecosystem Accelerator Compass. This publication helps our stakeholders navigate the world of start-ups and mobile technology in emerging markets. 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