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Mobile for Development (M4D)

Driving innovation in digital technology to reduce inequalities in our world.

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State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024 report

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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 [email protected]

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MWC Barcelona 2025

3 – 5 December 2024, Saudi Arabia

COP16 Riyadh

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21 – 23 October, Kigali, Rwanda

MWC Kigali

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