Thinking Horizontally and Vertically: A Better Way to Approach Mobile Innovation in the Developing World

Christopher Williamson is an Advisor to the GSMA Mobile and Development Intelligence Programme where he provides support across all workstreams as well as helping to develop a new focus area on mobile entrepreneurs and investors. Prior to this role he played multiple roles in the mobile industry in both developed and developing world markets with companies such as Everything Everywhere, Psitek, L.E.K. Consulting, and Ofcom.

Corina Gardner is the co-creator and Programme Manager of the GSMA Mobile and Development Intelligence Programme, an open data platform and online community dedicated to harnessing the power of mobile for good. Prior to this role she led a career in international development which has included managing HIV/AIDS programs throughout Africa, evaluating and providing technical assistance to projects in Central Asia, and advising impact investors on opportunities in China.