1. Greetings and thank you for inviting to be a speaker
PAPUA NEW GUINEA

2. Telling my story as a child growing up in a village in Papua New Guinea

3. THE HARSH REALITY IN RURAL PNG
FACTS
FACTS
THE HARSH REALITY IN RURAL PNG
HALF the population
do not have a mobile phone
More than HALF the population do not have internet access
More than HALF the population without electricity
More than HALF the population without a bank account
Rural people have been left behind on the other side of the digital divide restricting their economic development, access to vital information, education, a voice. Here are some basic statistics to help you understand the gravity of this situation.
“As shocking as these figures are they are real stats.” 4 6 6 6
MILLION
MILLION
MILLION
MILLION 3

4. OUR MISSION: CONNECT THE DOTS PROVIDING SOLUTION FOR ALL
The opportunities we see to bridge the gap
Long Term
Reach our people more
Create platforms to access to engage, connect and collaborate

5. EMSTRET PROTOTYPE
Innovation: Point to Point Radius for Emstret Wireless Solution – Built tuktuk and solar powered WIFI trailer

6. Innovation : Coworking Space building an ecosystem for entrepreneurs

7. WHAT WE BELIEVE IN Vision
Creating an inclusive ecosystem for Entrepreneurship
Mission
Providing an open fun collaborative community space, program and events designed for startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers and creativity to exchange ideas to inspire, empower, connect, create and collaborate to grow
Objective
Provide business Support for users and members
Provide co working space with internet connectivity
Provide awesome and memorable experience
Grow community and client base
Organise training, mentorship and coaching programs
Networking events
Support Business growth and development

8. TYPES OF COWORKING SPACE
HOT DESK
Available daily for a set amount of time for your use. Anytime anyone can book to use and sit anywhere that is free.
DEDICATED DESK
An exclusive work space for individuals, start-ups or small businesses looking for their own desks in a co working environment on a monthly basis
FLEXI DESK
Temporary desks but on for bookings only

9. BEEN PART OF THE COMMUNITY SPACE
Unlimited Internet
Business Support
Inspiration, Mentorship / Training
E-Cafe
Prospects of better Networking
International Exposure & Connections
Office/Desk Space
Professional Engagements
Collaboration and coworking with like - minded
Meeting, Training & Conference Room
Annual Events :Summit / Functions / Social networking
Promotes Business Growth

10. TEAM + 10 Employees Entrepreneur – 4 Businesses in 5 years
CEO of Emstret
Board member of POMCCI, PNGID, Alliance Sustainable Development
Community Advocacy
Award winner for SCU Alumni Entrepreneur
Award Winner Westpac Outstanding Women in Business Entrepreneur
Masters in Business & ICT
Worked in 5 Countries
Chief Technical Officer of Emstret
Member of Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce
Member of PNG Institute of Director
Board Chairman- Voices for Villages foundation
Vani Nades
Founder/CEO
Haroun Rashid
Co Founder/CTO
+ 10 Employees

11. GOVERNANCE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ian Tarutia – CEO, NASFUND
Ernie Gangloff – CEO, Ernie Gangloff Consultants
Akae Pa’asia – CEO, Beach Accounting Advisory
Susil Kongoi – Public Policy & Issues Manager
Haroun Rashid – CTO, Emstret Holdings Limited
Vani Nades – CEO, Emstret Holdings Limited

12. OUR ACHIEVEMENTS NGO Support 5+ years operating
Award winner of ABAC MSME Exxon Innovation Digital
Award winner of ABAC MSME NASFUND peoples choice award
Customers & Revenue
Rural Connections
Launched Coworking Space
Community Engagement
NGO Support
5+ years operating

13. WHERE DO WE WANT TO GO Growth/Scaled Progressing From Zero
Started from Zero and we have progressed ready to scale

14. THANK YOU