That number is probably for electricity at home, considering that 33% of the people have mobile phone subscriptions. Mobile payment solutions are very successful in Africa, in part because the infrastructure is lacking. One house/shop with electricity can easily power many phones.
I recall One Laptop Per Child didn't shake out, but I'd *gladly* move my Kiva dollars over to buying solar panels and OLPC-ish setups, if(?) it wouldn't get eaten by the corruption quagmire
OT1H, it's entirely possible the Kiva dollars are doing more material good, what with the "you spend on what you need" mental model. OTOH, investing in infrastructure sure does feel more productive
That number is probably for electricity at home, considering that 33% of the people have mobile phone subscriptions. Mobile payment solutions are very successful in Africa, in part because the infrastructure is lacking. One house/shop with electricity can easily power many phones.