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    Mobile World Congress highlights importance of connectivity for meeting SDGs

    This event has evolved from an industry event for telecom companies to a massive technology conference, as well as a priority event for individuals working at the intersection of emerging technology and global development.

    By Catherine Cheney // 03 March 2017

    While the more eye-catching technologies at Mobile World Congress this week included robots that dance and drum and a dress that lights up according to personality, the event also illustrated ways that mobile technology can be used to address major global challenges, from personalized learning to pay-as-you-go solar.

    Thousands of exhibitors gathered in Barcelona, Spain, this week to present their products and services, from virtual reality headsets to 5G phones to smart cars.

    Hosted by the GSMA, a trade organization representing mobile network operators, the Mobile World Congress has evolved from an industry event for telecom companies to a massive technology conference, and become a draw for individuals working at the intersection of emerging technology and global development.

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      Catherine Cheney is the Senior Editor for Special Coverage at Devex. She leads the editorial vision of Devex’s news events and editorial coverage of key moments on the global development calendar. Catherine joined Devex as a reporter, focusing on technology and innovation in making progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Prior to joining Devex, Catherine earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Yale University, and worked as a web producer for POLITICO, a reporter for World Politics Review, and special projects editor at NationSwell. She has reported domestically and internationally for outlets including The Atlantic and the Washington Post. Catherine also works for the Solutions Journalism Network, a non profit organization that supports journalists and news organizations to report on responses to problems.

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