Global provider of information and communications technology (ICT), Huawei, in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is committed to enhancing education in Africa and Asia through the use of technology in the seed for future programs.
This was disclosed at the Mobile World Congress 2023 held in Barcelona, Spain from February 27- March 2.
According to Huawei’s Vice President of Corporate Communications, Vicky Zhang, the program has commenced in Nigeria, and Huawei is committed to making similar efforts in other developing countries, including Bangladesh, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, and Pakistan.
Zhang disclosed that Huawei started the Seeds for the Future program, a sub-project of the National ICT Talent Development, in 2018 by signing an MOU between the company and the government of Nigeria.
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She revealed that since then, ten talented Nigerian students have been selected each year for two weeks of ICT development and Chinese culture training.
She added that the program is expected to yield significant social impact and contribution that will inspire and help students find new solutions for the future ICT development of Nigeria and help the country develop rapidly.
Huawei and UNESCO Promote learning through technology
Zhang said Huawei is proud to be joining forces with UNESCO to enhance learning experiences in developing countries through the use of technology.
“Getting the right education is often the key to success in life. As a major player in the technology sector, Huawei feels it is responsible for providing technical skills in all parts of the world, trying our best to include as many people as possible,” she said.
Speaking during the summit, the Director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), David Atchoarena, commended Huawei for its commitment and contribution towards enhancing educators’ use of technology in developing countries.
Massive show at the MWC despite sanctions
Huawei has an impressive show at the Mobile World Congress 2023 despite its many struggles to remain relevant in the mobile industry due to US sanctions.
Out of the 150 Chinese companies that attended the event of 2,000 exhibitors and sponsors, Huawei Technologies Ltd. had the biggest presence, expanding its footprint by 50 per cent from last year.
Huawei has had to battle a lot of negative press and sanctions over the past few years, particularly in the Trump administration, over fears that China could use their technology for cyber snooping or sabotaging critical communications infrastructure. But Huawei has repeatedly denied the allegations.
The US government effectively banished Huawei from the lucrative market and persuaded its allies across the globe, including Britain and Sweden, to stop using Huawei network equipment, leading to billions in losses for the company.
The Trump administration also cut Huawei off from Android as it was no longer able to put android on its smartphones.
Huawei had to adapt and launch its own operating system while also navigating the endless challenges it faces to secure parts, components, chipsets, and other technologies.
However, at MWC 2023, Huawei’s booth was massive as it covered almost half the entire hall and was almost triple the size of Samsung’s booth. The company showcased everything from its phones to smartwatches, smart home devices, accessories, network equipment, and more. It also dedicated an entire section to its homegrown OS.
It was clear Huawei utilized the MWC platform to prove a point that the company was far from dead despite all odds and to showcase its vision for the future further.
