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Mobile for Development (M4D)

Driving innovation in digital technology to reduce inequalities in our world. GSMA Mobile for Development brings together the mobile industry and the development community to drive digital innovation and large-scale socio-economic impact.

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Our programmes

GSMA Mobile for Development runs a wide range of programmes that use digital technology to address global challenges and support underserved communities. Explore all the different ways we make an impact. 

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GSMA Innovation Fund

Accelerating digital tech solutions to address global challenges.

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AgriTech 

Supporting equitable and sustainable food supply chains. 

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Central Insights Unit  

Executing in-depth research to inform digital development goals

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ClimateTech 

Illustrating how digital tech can create a low-carbon and climate resilient future. 

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Connected Society 

Accelerating digital inclusion for the underserved.

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Connected
Women 

Reducing the gender gap in mobile internet and mobile money services. 

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Digital
Utilities 

Supporting urban resilience through access to essential utility services. 

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EmergingTech

Unlocking the potential of AI and emerging technologies for the underserved 

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Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation 

Supporting safe, efficient, and dignified digital humanitarian assistance. 

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Mobile
Money 

Driving safe, innovative and inclusive solutions in digital finance. 

Our insights

Discover the latest research, case studies and thought leadership from Mobile for Development GSMA and our partners.

The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2025

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Our events 

From the MWC and M360 series of events, to topic-focused seminars, workshops and meetings around the world, we bring people, organisations and our partners together. For more information on our events, specific requests for speakers or related activity, please contact m4devents@gsma.com 

Webinar: The Mobile Gender Gap Report 2026

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The State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2026

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Our Impact

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Meet the team

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Our donors   

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