Contribution to society - the value of being connected
Telenor connects more people every day, making life easier for people all over the world. But did you know that we also contribute to economic growth and social development?
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In 2007 Telenor commissioned Deloitte to carry out a study of our markets in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, Serbia and Ukraine. This study revealed a close correlation between mobile penetration and GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth. In emerging markets, a 10 per cent increase in mobile penetration could boost GDP growth by as much as 1.2 per cent.
The study shows that our business has positive effects on:
- Increased productivity
- Economic welfare
- Educational and health improvements
- Disaster relief
- Improving conditions in rural areas and low income groups
Social inclusion
Telenor is committed to providing high-quality coverage in all the countries in which it operates. Wherever we are in the world, from the remotest village to the most vibrant city, mobile communication contributes to social inclusion. People are able to stay in touch, access information instantly and to get help in emergencies. For many people, performing simple daily tasks would be unthinkable without access to mobile communications. Many of us take that access for granted.
Empowerment through access
For countless people across the world, even the most basic mobile access still remains a remote prospect. Access is a means to combat poverty, illiteracy and poor health. Access is about helping people to improve their own living conditions. We call this 'Empowerment through Access'. We continue to create value for society by providing more people with access to communications services.
