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Livelihoods
In July 2010, we announced the availability of Nokia Data Gathering under an open source license.
This software suite replaces traditional datagathering methods (such as paper questionnaires) with
mobile phones, improving results and saving time and money. The open source software has
positively impacted adoption among government, nongovernment and corporate clients, giving
assurance of continuity. Nokia invests in the development and maintenance of the software but does
not donate devices or act as a systems integrator. Rather, we aim to support entrepreneurs around
the world who can serve organizations that provide important social services. This model allows us to
affordably offer the software on a large scale, while supporting the creation of livelihoods.
Recent public reference cases have included the Department of Agriculture in the Philippines (to
improve food security), UN FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) in Kenya
(mapping water points), World Vision in Indonesia (child sponsorship), Plan Kenya (birth registration)
and Syngenta Foundation in Kenya (agricultural productivity). More than 50 organizations have
conducted trials of Nokia Data Gathering using our test server, while other organizations have simply
taken it into use.
Youth Development
In 2010, we continued to support a diverse range of youth development projects across the world,
aimed at addressing needs identified by partners, such as the Heart to Heart project in China, which
recognizes the stress that economic migration can exert on families and aims to support affected
children, as well as our youth life skills initiative with the International Youth Foundation in more
than 10 countries.
Disaster Relief
We try to respond to disaster crises appropriately, working together with our nonprofit partners
around the world. Our response depends on the severity of the situation, our presence and our ability
to make a meaningful contribution. In 2010, we gave financial or inkind support in several locations,
including Haiti, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Uganda.
Today, we are focusing more on disaster preparedness, including the development of mobile based
tools and applications. Furthermore we intend to explore ways to deploy our knowledge and skills for
the benefit of disaster relief efforts.
Promoting Sustainability through Services
With our services offering, Nokia address the fundamental needs of connectivity, affordability and
relevance. For example, Ovi Mail is providing many people in emerging markets their first email
account, while Ovi Life Tools, our subscription service, is providing people in China, India, Indonesia
and Nigeria with livelihood and life improvement services, including healthcare, agriculture,
entertainment and educational services. We have also launched a collection of eco applications in Ovi
Store promoting more sustainable lifestyles. The Go Green content is created together with
developers and partners offering around 500 green applications around the world.
Nokia Siemens Networks
During 2010, Nokia Siemens Networks provided both technical assistance in restoration of
telecommunications infrastructure and monetary support via the International Red Cross in the
aftermath of the devastating earth quakes in Haiti and Chile and the massive floods in Pakistan.
In 2010, Nokia Siemens Networks continued to provide education and capacity building activities
throughout the world through a variety of projects, including educational activities for the
handicapped, the elderly and the socially or economically disadvantaged. Many of these activities
were run by Nokia Siemens Networks employee volunteers. A large proportion of the education work
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