Supporting Partners and Associations
Supporting Associations
CTO
The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) is an international development partnership between Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth governments, business and civil society organisations. It provides the international community with effective means to help bridge the digital divide and achieve social and economic development, by delivering to developing countries unique knowledge-sharing programmes in the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the specific areas of Telecommunications, IT, Broadcasting and the Internet. www.cto.int
GSA
GSA represents leading GSM/3G/WCDMA-HSPA/LTE suppliers worldwide, covering close to 100% of mobile market share. Industry professionals and organizations globally use www.gsacom.com as a single information resource, targeted to the industry, for authoritative facts, market intelligence, objective analysis and information. Interaction and enhanced information-sharing with network operators is facilitated by the Operators Zone for immediate global reach, and seminars and relationship events, including the GSA Mobile Broadband Forum. GSA advises governments, regulators and policy-makers on optimum conditions for market development. Briefings are given to media and analysts. GSA is a 3GPP Market Representation Partner and co-operates with other key organisations worldwide.
http://www.gsacom.com/index.php4
IAMTN
IAMTN is the only international trade association, representing Money Transfer industry across the globe.
The members of IAMTN provide the full range of money transfer (remittance) services to private individuals and small businesses in over 90 countries and territories.
As a truly global lobbyist of the remittances industry, IAMTN raises awareness of importance of the money transfers as one of the most dynamic sectors of the world economy as well as a widely spread social phenomenon.
IAMTN works closely with governmental agencies, financial regulators and anti-money laundering bodies to make sure that the money transfers legislation reflects the realities of the modern world and provides for efficient and affordable remittance services to the customers around the world.
As a trade organisation, International Association of the Money Transfer Networks provides its members with access to the potential business partners internationally, research data on money transfers and associated industries.
Over 3800 industry professionals and members of the press subscribe to the Money Transfers newsletter, published by IAMTN.
IAMTN is the key driver of the Annual Global Consumer Money Transfers (GCMT) conference in London.
MABS
MicroSave
MicroSave is committed to strengthening the capacity of financial service providers to deliver market-led solutions. It is at the forefront of efforts to move microfinance from a product-let to a market-led approach.
The market-led approach focuses on putting the clients at the centre of the business. It typically starts using MicroSave's acclaimed Market Research for MicroFinance or Strategic Business Planning toolkits, but focuses on product development and delivery systems, as well as customer service strategies and optimising processes while minimising risks. MicroSave offers technical assistance and training to financial service providers in these areas, along with many others. These are available for free download on www.MicroSave.org.
Along with supporting financial service providers in process mapping and reviews - which allows them to build stronger systems and improve their different functions, MicroSave brings significant support to financial service providers in building realistic growth strategies and ensuring that they are effectively implemented.
MicroSave also works with a variety of investors, implementing Rapid Institutional Assessments and conducting due diligence and strategic business planning exercises to help them make informed decisions. MicroSave serves clients in Africa and Asia, and has offices in Kenya, Uganda, and India.
In its work with financial service providers in the last ten years, MicroSave has established a strong reputation of high quality services with passionate commitment. Empathy with its clients, objectivity, independence, and confidentiality are at the core of its professional principles.
Mobey Forum
Mobey Forum is a global non-profit organisation, driven by the finance industry. We promote secure and convenient mobile banking and payment services. Our mission is to facilitate banks to offer mobile financial services by creating sustainable business models through cross-industry collaboration.
Mobile Alliance Singapore
RBAP
Associate Partners
Chemonics
Edgar, Dunn & Co.
Media Partners
Developing Telecoms
DevelopingTelecoms is the industry leading on-line information portal covering communications technology, business, markets, new products and services in emerging markets world-wide. With free access and daily updates, DevelopingTelecoms is the first port-of-call for professionals needing to keep up-to-date, getting over 600,000 hits, 80,000 page-views and 25,000 visitors every month. Visit www.developingtelecoms.com now to keep abreast of developments in the world's fastest growing communications markets and sign-up for our free e-newsletter.
Infocom
InfoCom is a market research and consultancy company with 20 years experience in providing expert strategic planning assistance to stakeholders in the telecommunications, IT and multimedia industries.
InfoCom's activities span therefore financial, marketing, regulatory and technical aspects. Our independent and fact-based perspective provides decision makers with an authoritative analysis of market dynamics, trends and opportunities in their key markets.
InfoCom's Mission
To assist decision makers to create competitive advantages and improve their market position through the timely delivery of accurate and reliable market intelligence.
- Entirely independent from any operator or manufacturer
- Extensive experience in IT & telecoms market analysis
- Leading edge content management system for market intelligence
Maverick China
MicroCapital
MicroCapital publishes the MicroCapital Monitor and other products offering specialized news and information on international microfinance.
As microfinance is an emerging industry with a legacy of charity, objective news with a business orientation is scarce. MicroCapital seeks to provide candid information on microfinance with the goal of encouraging rational growth of the industry.
For a free sample of the MicroCapital Monitor, contact us via www.microcapital.org, info@microcapital.org or +1 617 648 0043.
Microfinance Focus
Microfinance Insights
Microfinance Insights (www.microfinanceinsights.com) is an international print magazine published by Intellecap to serve the knowledge needs of the growing microfinance sector. A comprehensive and consolidated resource, the magazine publishes diverse global voices, uncovers trends, and analyzes critical issues from economic, business, and social angles. By building knowledge and bringing in new international perspectives, particularly from developing countries, the magazine has become a microfinance thought leader.
Today, we have over 5,000 readers around the world, and regularly host our own knowledge building events and participate in relevant conferences around the world.
Mobile Payments World
Payments Cards & Mobile
Telecom Asia
Telecom Asia provides key decision-makers across all sectors of the Asian telecom industry with authoritative and independent news, context and analysis in a timely manner. it gives readers the latest information on technological, business and regulatory developments within the Asia-Pacific telecoms community. The Telecom Asia Group provides official and supporting media for over 80 events annually. We are the trusted editorial source for an estimated 119,000 telecommunications and enterprise IT executives across Asia Pacific. The Telecom Asia Awards have been the industry's premier event for eleven years.
www.telecomasia.net
TelecomWatch India
TelecomWatch is the only "Publishing-House" in India which is fully & totally focused / concentrated on Indian Telecom & its related industries. TelecomWatch serves well over 71,000 email ids & its products are seen daily by more than 1,00,000 pairs of important eye-balls, who are the actual business creators.
TelecomWatch endeavors to provide Fixedline, CDMA ( Mobile), GSM & Average Revenue Per User figs immediately on their release. Its products have proved to be excellent vehicles for "Online Advertising".
TelecomWatch products provide online & offline timely & accurate info / data on vital happenings, latest tariffs & valid tenders through:
- TelecomWatch-news flash
- TelecomWatch-tariff databank
- TelecomWatch-info bank
- TelecomWatch-ad flash
For more details please visit www.telecomwatch.in or mail us at info@telecomwatch.in
The Paypers
Wireless Asia
Wireless Asia for technical and business decision makers from the wireless value chain including ISPs, telcos, the telco distribution chain, as well as enterprises looking to incorporate wireless into their business plans. Also focus on manufacturers keen to understand emerging trends as they develop wireless devices, applications and solutions for the telco and enterprise space.
www.telecomasia.net
Wireless Watch Japan
Founded in 2001, Wireless Watch Japan is the original, independent source of business intelligence - in English - dedicated to covering Japan's mobile industry. Our paid membership includes managers, executives, analysts, engineers, marketers, product developers and researchers from Fortune 500 companies worldwide. A division of Mobikyo, the company also organizes Mobile Monday Tokyo networking events and operates Mobile Intelligence guided missions while offering related research and consulting services.
