Wednesday, February 26, 2020

"Uber for Everything" Is Revolutionizing Africa’s Economy

Very recommendable! Cutting edge technology fuels economic prosperity in Africa! Free markets and free enterprise raise living standards! The speed of adaptation of new technologies in Africa is mind boggling! 

"Destinations across Africa have emerged as some of the fastest-growing Airbnb markets in the world. Of the eight fastest-growing countries in the world for Airbnb guest arrivals, three are located in Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique. ... For instance, ... an app dubbed "Uber for Cows" (Movr) which helps connect truck drivers with farmers in remote areas who want to get their cattle to market. The most famous development has to be the Hello Tractor App ("Uber for Tractors"), which allows farmers to get ahold of unused tractors in their locality."

"Uber for Everything" Is Revolutionizing Africa’s Economy - Foundation for Economic Education: Students have developed an app dubbed "Uber for Cows" (Movr) which helps connect truck drivers with farmers in remote areas who want to get their cattle to market.Hello Tractor App ("Uber for Tractors") allows farmers to get ahold of unused tractors in their locality.
Other services like Little (a ride-hailing app), Flare (Uber for Ambulances), and GetMyBoat (peer-to-peer boat lending) are closing service gaps that exist in healthcare, tourism, and day-to-day transportation.

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