Participation in the 10th Jubilee Conference on Spatial Analysis and GIS in Ohrid
We were pleased to participate in the 10th Jubilee edition of the Geobalcanica International Scientific Conference, held on 6–7 May in Ohrid. The event brought together geographers, researchers, experts, and GIS professionals from across Europe to exchange knowledge and discuss developments across the field. Our GIS and Business Analyst, Hristina Ninevska, contributed with a research paper and served […]
Laos digital connectivity assessment
Last week, our team conducted a discovery mission in Laos as part of The World Bank Group’s Laos Digital Connectivity Assessment. The team held a number of industry stakeholder meetings, yielding valuable insights into the current digital infrastructure gaps, including cross-border fibre links, fixed and mobile connectivity in rural areas, the datacenter landscape and existing network […]
Strengthening digital connectivity and innovation ecosystems in Kenya
We warmly congratulate Eng.John Kipchumba Tanui, CBS, Hon.William Kabogo Gitau, E.G.H., Agence Française de Développement, Aida Ndiaye, and Loran Meme on the landmark partnership between Kenya and France to advance digital connectivity and skills development through innovative digital hubs. This agreement marks a meaningful step toward inclusive digital transformation, expanding access, strengthening infrastructure, and unlocking new opportunities across Kenya’s digital ecosystem. At Salience Consulting, we stand ready […]
Case studies and lessons learned on rural broadband financing initiatives at the EBRD in London
The Salience team presented at the EBRD headquarters in London, sharing case studies on financing for rural broadband initiatives. The session brought together key perspectives on financing models, public-private partnerships, and lessons learned from global case studies across Serbia, Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond. As part of our ongoing work in rural connectivity, we contributed perspectives on what […]
Ben Roberts as moderator at Connected Africa Summit 2026
At Connected Africa Summit, Ben Roberts from our team moderated a powerful discussion on one of the continent’s biggest connectivity challenges: Is the last kilometre political? Why Intra-African connectivity keeps failing at the border? His panelists included Agnes Limo, MBS, CEO at Vilcom Networks Limited, Mercie M. the Regional Sales Manager at Nia Fibre, Adam Medella, CEO at Developing Capital Corp., Chad and Tim Kelly, the Lead […]
Salience completes World Bank digital policy & infrastructure pilot for Pakistan Bangladesh
Salience has just completed a mission with The World Bank Group to explore market challenges and quantify the value of digital policy and infrastructure interventions. A joint team of Salience Consulting, Crowdband Solutions and in-country The World Bank Group and IFC – International Finance Corporation experts delivered the pilot project for two countries, Pakistan and […]
Salience at The Africa We Build Summit – hosted by Africa Finance Corporation
Ben Roberts from our Salience team attended the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, a powerful gathering of investors, financiers, and industry leaders shaping the future of Africa’s infrastructure. Under the theme “Infrastructure as the Engine of Industrialisation,” the conversations go beyond projects to focus on integrated systems, regional connectivity, and explaining Africa’s domestic […]
British Business Association anniversary event in Skopje
We were pleased to attend the celebration of the British Business Association in North Macedonia‘s third anniversary, hosted by the British Embassy in Skopje and BBA North Macedonia. A great opportunity to connect, strengthen partnerships, and celebrate the growing collaboration between British and Macedonian businesses.
Enabling $800M for Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million sovereign loan for Nigeria’s Digital Value Chain Infrastructure (D-VIBE / Project BRIDGE), supporting the rollout of 90,000 km of fibre infrastructure nationwide to expand broadband access and close connectivity gaps. This forms part of a broader international financing effort that also includes a $100 million […]
Erik Whitlock at WB Spring Meetings in Washington
Attended the The World Bank Group – IMF Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, D.C., bringing together global leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss key economic and development priorities. Across conversations, a clear theme emerged: navigating tighter fiscal environments while advancing job creation, investment mobilization, and sustainable growth. The complexity of today’s challenges is matched […]