Hash reports:Grameen Foundation’s AppLab has released a new suite of mobile phone applications developed in Uganda, using Google SMS Search and in partnership with MTN Uganda as the mobile operator. The services include:More Here
-Farmer’s Friend: a searchable database with both agricultural advice and targeted weather forecasts
-Health Tips: provides sexual and reproductive health information
-Clinic Finder: helps locate nearby health clinics and their services
-Google Trader: matches buyers and sellers of agricultural produce and commodities as well as other products. Local buyers and sellers, such as small-holder farmers, are able to broaden their trading networks and reduce their transaction costs. (known locally as “Akatale SMS”)
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