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Ericsson and MTN Group Partner to Drive Sustainability and Digital Skills in Africa
Telecommunications providers Ericsson and MTN Group announced a new partnership focused on advancing sustainability, digital skills development, and education across Africa.
The agreement, signed during the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024, underscores both companies’ commitment to creating a positive impact on the continent.
The partnership will see Ericsson and MTN collaborate on various initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17 on Partnerships for the Goals.
The partnership will see Ericsson and MTN collaborate on various initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17 on Partnerships for the Goals.
This collaboration leverages the combined expertise and resources of both companies within the African telecom sector to drive innovative digital solutions for the continent’s progress.
A key focus of the partnership is exploring and promoting sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions.
A key focus of the partnership is exploring and promoting sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions.
This aligns with Ericsson’s Net Zero ambitions and MTN’s “Road to Zero” pledge under its Ambition 2025 strategy.
The collaboration aims to develop and implement solutions that reduce the carbon footprint of their value chains, contributing to achieving their Net Zero commitments.
Ericsson will provide its industry-leading sustainable products and solutions to optimize network efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and minimize network waste.
Ericsson will provide its industry-leading sustainable products and solutions to optimize network efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and minimize network waste.
Additionally, both companies will leverage their expertise in skills development through their respective programs: Ericsson’s Connect to Learn and MTN’s Skills Academy.
This collaboration aims to enhance digital and ICT skills development across Africa, ultimately boosting employability and competitiveness.
“Sustainability is at the core of MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy,” said Nompilo Morafo, Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer at MTN.
“Sustainability is at the core of MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy,” said Nompilo Morafo, Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer at MTN.
“This partnership with Ericsson reiterates our commitment to driving meaningful change. By working together, we can create a positive impact on the environment, empower communities through digital skills development, and contribute to a more sustainable Africa.”
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