Six months. 1–2 entrepreneurs. Real impact. The CEO Project: Community Entrepreneurship Opportunities is a six-month mentorship programme under Welchman Keen’s Economic Micro-Hub (EMH) initiative. In collaboration with CEO.com, this programme connects experienced business leaders with entrepreneurs to drive practical, sustainable growth – where it’s needed most. Ideal Mentor Profile We are looking for experienced operators, founders, or executives from the agriculture, touris

The launch of Vanuatu’s first Economic Micro‑Hub (EMH), Emua Vila, took place from 8 to 9 April 2026 with strong community participation. The North Efate Area Council premises in Emua village was bustling with workshops, local vendors and digital onboarding as residents engaged directly with the EMH’s services and tools for the first time. Notably, local and national leaders showed up– not just to cut a ribbon, but to signal why productive connectivity matters. With the EMH,

Emua, 8 April 2026 – The first Economic Micro-Hub (EMH) in Vanuatu, ‘Emua Vila’, officially opens on 9 April 2026, marking a significant milestone in sustainable digital infrastructure for remote communities in the Pacific region. Through partnership with Vanuatu’s Department of Communications and Digital Transformation (DCDT), Emua Vila is the first implementation of Welchman Keen’s productivity solution for sustainable remote connectivity enabled by an ecosystem of public-

Singapore, 10 February 2026 – Welchman Keen today announced a strategic partnership with Samsung New Zealand in support of the Economic Micro-Hub (EMH), Welchman Keen’s integrated platform for delivering sustainable and self-reliant digital infrastructure, services and economic opportunity in remote and underserved communities. This partnership formalises Samsung New Zealand’s role as Welchman Keen's electronics and IT hardware partner within the EMH ecosystem, strengthenin

Welchman Keen is pleased to welcome João Araujo as Senior Manager for Connectivity and Innovation. João brings over two decades of specialised experience in FTTH network strategies and mobile networks – crucial expertise for addressing complex telecommunications challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Addressing Connectivity Challenges in LAC The LAC region presents unique obstacles such as fragmented infrastructure, diverse regulatory environments, and limited h

Digital access alone does not guarantee economic advancement. In fact, without proper frameworks, connectivity can potentially impede rather than enhance productivity. This digital paradox manifests in multiple dimensions. For connectivity operators, there is little commercial incentive in providing internet service to remote areas with low population density. For administrators, the initial excitement with new connectivity projects often gives way to the practical reality of

Welchman Keen is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Gómez as Senior Manager, Digital Transformation and Policy Innovation. With over a decade of specialised experience in the ICT sector, Diana brings invaluable expertise that will strengthen the company’s digital transformation initiatives and accelerate connectivity strategies across these high-potential markets. Driving Digital Transformation and Economic Micro Hub Development in Emerging Markets Together with Vic

Asia has emerged as a powerhouse of space innovation and ambition. From China’s expansive space programme to Japan’s technological prowess and India’s cost-effective missions, Asian space governance has become central to global discussions on the future of space activities, including space sustainability. This article asserts that while harmonised regulatory frameworks and innovation-friendly environments are key to advancing space sustainability in Asia, institutional stren