Partnerships 5.2 Spotlights and Topic Area Sprints Initiative Marketplace These tools create an environment for effective collaboration by offering EDISON members designated spaces for discussion, decision-making and problem-solving. EDISON Spotlights A Spotlight is a discovery session and is used by members to raise the profile of and awareness about their initiative’s goals, challenges and opportunities. Each Spotlight is unique as it not only focuses on one EDISON member’s initiatives, but is co- designed and driven by said member. These sessions provide a platform for exploratory conversations about collaboration opportunities that can consequently blossom into fully fledged partnerships.Examples of recent Spotlights • Virtual Remittance Gateway Spotlight Meeting 7 November 2023 Spotlighting and exploring solutions to bridge the financial inclusion gap in Pakistan • Bangladesh Spotlight Meeting 12 October 2023 Gathering insights from EDISON members on how to bridge the education gap by improving blended learning techniques in schools EDISON Topic Area Sprints Topic Area Sprints were created for forging new digital inclusion products (such as new initiatives or thought leadership) that require longer term planning and development. Sprints provide a space to develop, test or iterate a product in a time-boxed environment. Beginning with a high-level concept, EDISON members meet over a fixed period of time to refine the vision and objectives, and then work collaboratively to develop a product that meets these co-designed specifications. Groups are cross-functional, with each organization offering a different perspective or expertise. This collaborative approach has helped EDISON members, such as Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) deliver high- quality products in partnership with stakeholders they might not have otherwise engaged with. EDISON Alliance Impact Report January 2024 27 Contents

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