In August 2020, which organization has partnered with Ericsson to map school internet connectivity?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) UNICEF
Explanation:
· In August 2020, Ericsson joined forces with UNICEF to support the Giga initiative, aiming to map school internet connectivity across 35 countries by the end of 2023.
· The collaboration involves using Ericsson’s expertise in data engineering and data science to collect, validate, analyze, and visualize real-time connectivity data for schools and their surrounding communities.
 Information Booster:
· Giga is a global effort co-led by UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with the goal of connecting every school to the internet and every young person to information, opportunity, and choice by 2030.
· Ericsson became the first private-sector partner of Giga, making a multi-million-dollar commitment to this cause.
· The initiative helps bridge the digital divide, enabling policymakers and private sector stakeholders to design targeted digital learning interventions.
· With over 800,000 schools mapped, Giga informs sustainable connectivity deployment for the world’s most vulnerable learners.
· Ericsson’s role is not just funding — the company is actively involved in data science, monitoring, and visualization of school connectivity datasets.