ASANKA

TECHAiDE

ASANKA is a content delivery platform hosted on a low-power device.

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Product description Brand name and product description

ASANKA is a content delivery platform hosted on a low-power device. The stored video, audio, and text content can be accessed via WiFi by 20+ devices.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Africa

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

TECHAiDE

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

For ASANKA cloud accounts:

For 64 GB: between 3.60 USD/month and 88 USD/24 months

For 128 GB: between 7.30 USD/month and 175 USD/24 months

For 250 GB: between 14.60 USD/month and 350 USD/24 months

For 350 GB: between 30 USD/month and 700 USD/24 months

ASANKA hardware pricing is as follows:

64 GB: 150 USD

128 GB: 200 USD

256 GB: 300 USD

400 GB: 400 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Kiwix, Rachel, Internet in a box

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 4: Quality education

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Schools and NGOs serving populations with low or no internet connectivity

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The ASANKA device (hardware) is designed and sold separately from Asanka cloud (software).

The ASANKA device Operating System runs on a microSD card storage system with a minimum of 64 GB and a maximum of 400 GB. It uses 802.11n WiFi to distribute content and an Ethernet port to download desired content from the ASANKA cloud architecture.

ASANKA Cloud contains content fetched from each user’s ASANKA Cloud Account (ACA).

ASANKA is designed and built in Ghana. The content is created locally. It is country specific and locally relevant, and either designed internally or through subcontractors. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Directly from manufacturer

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of August 2019, 200 units were sold in Ghana and Liberia. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Type of service

Type of telecommunication service provided (Mobile Internet, Fixed Internet, Satellite service, other)

Content provision in low connectivity settings

Telecommunication service required

Service needed for the product to work (Mobile data, SMS, voice, satellite, other)

The stored video, audio, and text content can be accessed via WiFi by 20+ devices

Fixed network connection required (Y/N)

Is a fixed connection needed for the product to work?

Additional device required

(Smartphone, feature phone, computer, tablet, other (specify), none)

Wi-Fi enabled device such as smartphone or tablet

Two way communication (Y/N)

Battery life (hours)

N/A, the device can be powered up by any USB port, portable battery bank, or solar charger ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Network capacity

Max number of connected devices at the same time.

20+ users can connect via WiFi

Power requirements

(Uninterrupted prower supply (UPS), ocassional power supply [minimum time required], other)

Low power device runs on 1 W, it can be powered by any USB charger from grid power, USB port on a laptop or desktop, battery bank, or solar charger.

Average packet loss

Average jitter and packet loss to download/upload information

N/A

Application

Network connectivity, education, behavior change, other

Multimedia content sharing, education, quizzes, surveys, games and analytics

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

To use the product, users need to register and log in with the username and password used for registration analytics. They can browse several categories on the ASANKA device: ASANKA Cloud, free resources, GES content and ASANKA World Interactive Games.

Asanka Cloud contains content fetched from each users Asanka Cloud Account (ACA).

Free resources tab delivers content described as Open educational resources (OER) and “freely accessible, openly licensed documents and media that are useful for teaching, learning, and assessing as well as for research purposes. It is the leading trend in distance/open learning and is a consequence of the openness movement.”

GES Content contains the current syllabus for basic and senior high school. It addresses access challenges related to content, digital literacy and integration of ICT into any curriculum.

ASANKA World Interactive Games contains the girls’ empowerment complimentary game.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Available via email, phone and WhatsApp

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Bring media content to underserved African schools and homes in an accessible and low-cost format.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

ASANKA has been implemented by several local Ghanian private schools and international NGOs such as CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) and Plan International. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

N/A

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Content on ASANKA is country specific and complies with the local education curriculum. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

ASANKA has an analytics component that collects aggregate data. Implementing organizations (schools and NGOs) track performance for their own deployments. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Other information

None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

ASANKA is a content delivery platform hosted on a low-power device. The stored video, audio, and text content can be accessed via WiFi by 20+ devices.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Africa

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

TECHAiDE

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

For ASANKA cloud accounts:

For 64 GB: between 3.60 USD/month and 88 USD/24 months

For 128 GB: between 7.30 USD/month and 175 USD/24 months

For 250 GB: between 14.60 USD/month and 350 USD/24 months

For 350 GB: between 30 USD/month and 700 USD/24 months

ASANKA hardware pricing is as follows:

64 GB: 150 USD

128 GB: 200 USD

256 GB: 300 USD

400 GB: 400 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Kiwix, Rachel, Internet in a box

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 4: Quality education

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Schools and NGOs serving populations with low or no internet connectivity

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The ASANKA device (hardware) is designed and sold separately from Asanka cloud (software).

ASANKA Cloud contains content fetched from each user’s ASANKA Cloud Account (ACA).

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Directly from manufacturer

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of August 2019, 200 units were sold in Ghana and Liberia. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Type of service

Type of telecommunication service provided (Mobile Internet, Fixed Internet, Satellite service, other)

Content provision in low connectivity settings

Telecommunication service required

Service needed for the product to work (Mobile data, SMS, voice, satellite, other)

The stored video, audio, and text content can be accessed via WiFi by 20+ devices

Fixed network connection required (Y/N)

Is a fixed connection needed for the product to work?

Additional device required

(Smartphone, feature phone, computer, tablet, other (specify), none)

Wi-Fi enabled device such as smartphone or tablet

Two way communication (Y/N)

Battery life (hours)

N/A, the device can be powered up by any USB port, portable battery bank, or solar charger ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Network capacity

Max number of connected devices at the same time.

20+ users can connect via WiFi

Power requirements

(Uninterrupted prower supply (UPS), ocassional power supply [minimum time required], other)

Low power device runs on 1 W, it can be powered by any USB charger from grid power, USB port on a laptop or desktop, battery bank, or solar charger.

Average packet loss

Average jitter and packet loss to download/upload information

N/A

Application

Network connectivity, education, behavior change, other

Multimedia content sharing, education, quizzes, surveys, games and analytics

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Asanka Cloud contains content fetched from each users Asanka Cloud Account (ACA).

GES Content contains the current syllabus for basic and senior high school. It addresses access challenges related to content, digital literacy and integration of ICT into any curriculum.

ASANKA World Interactive Games contains the girls’ empowerment complimentary game.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Available via email, phone and WhatsApp

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Bring media content to underserved African schools and homes in an accessible and low-cost format.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

ASANKA has been implemented by several local Ghanian private schools and international NGOs such as CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) and Plan International. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

N/A

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Content on ASANKA is country specific and complies with the local education curriculum. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

ASANKA has an analytics component that collects aggregate data. Implementing organizations (schools and NGOs) track performance for their own deployments. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Other information

None

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Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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