East African Humanitarian Summit (EAHS) held a conference, bringing together more than 80 leading UN Agencies/NGOs and over 600 delegates to outline the roadmap for the sustainable development of Africa.
IEC Telecom, an international leader in satellite communications, joined the event to reveal an innovative network management solution powered by the Starlink LEO network.
By The Numbers
Digitalisation holds immense potential to transform the economic landscape of the continent. According to the GSMA Association’s 2024 report, a 10% increase in mobile internet penetration could boost GDP per capita by up to 2.5% across Africa.
Yet, according to the World Bank, less than a third of the continent’s population had access to broadband internet as of 2022. Notably, those are the areas heavily dependent on humanitarian support.
The Big Picture
Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) telecom networks, such as Starlink, opened new horizons for the aid sector, enabling fast-speed and low-latency connectivity, a prerequisite for seamless operation of modern operations, even in the most remote areas.
Licensed in 13 countries, the disruptive operator aims to expand its service across 30 more African states by the end of 2025.
What They’re Saying
“Bridging the digital gap is not just a technological imperative. It is a pathway to sustainable development and inclusive progress in Africa. Humanitarian sector plays a key role in this transformation, spreading technology and benefits it holds within communities in need,” says Cameron Malik, Events Director, East African Humanitarian Summit (EAHS).
“EAHS is dedicated to fostering sustainable development in Africa. Each year, we seek out visionary change-makers who provide solutions that deliver tangible benefits to deprived communities as well as the humanitarian sector as a whole. IEC Telecom exemplifies this commitment. We are deeply grateful for their contribution to the conference and look forward to many years of fruitful collaboration,” concluded Cameron Malik, Events Director, East African Humanitarian Summit (EAHS).
“Network management is not only about user quality but also flexibility and budget control. Considering escalating geopolitical tensions and the rising number of natural disasters, the humanitarian sector is facing a lot of pressure to optimise aid delivery. – explained Mr. Ben Soussia, CCO of IEC Telecom Group.
Our new solutions allow NGOs to shift Starlink data allocation between their missions as and when required, achieving maximum productivity over each megabit.”
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