Problems
Wanted, but no one's building it in Africa
Problems with the most unmet demand: many people face them, few startups work on them where they happen.
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Ranked by demand (votes + 2 Γ proofs + 4 Γ builders) Γ· (1 + startups already working on it in that country)
- #1β Gap in GhanaClimate & Energy Β· Ghana
E-waste is dismantled unsafely by informal workers
π 0 stories Β· π 0 building Β· 0 startups in Ghana, 2 worldwide
- #2β Gap in EthiopiaClimate & Energy Β· Ethiopia
Millions lack safe drinking water close to home
π 0 stories Β· π 0 building Β· 0 startups in Ethiopia, 8 worldwide
- #3β Thin competitionClimate & Energy Β· Nigeria
Homes and small businesses run without reliable electricity
π 0 stories Β· π 0 building Β· 1 startup in Nigeria, 20 worldwide
- #4β Gap in South AfricaClimate & Energy Β· South Africa
Rolling power cuts disrupt daily life and business
π 0 stories Β· π 0 building Β· 0 startups in South Africa, 234 worldwide