Orange Collecte puts mobile twist on crowdfunding

Orange Collecte, launched last week in the Ivory Coast, is putting a mobile spin on the crowdfunding concept.The service, developed in partnership with  French charity-giving site HelloAsso, is tied to Orange's existing mobile money offering, Orange Money. It is designed to enable private individuals and charities finance their personal and charitable projects.Generally, Africans welcome financial support from friends and relatives toward achieving a personal goal or project. It is mandator