The Dark Side of Orange Liberia and ZTE’s Rural Network Project
The Truth Behind the Smile
Behind the façade of a successful project, lies a tale of exploitation and manipulation. Orange Liberia and ZTE’s RuralPilot EcoSites project, touted as a groundbreaking initiative to bring connectivity to rural areas, is nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to further entrench the company’s grip on the Liberian telecommunications market.
The Real Story
The project, which deployed 128 communication sites across rural Liberia, was completed in a mere three months. But at what cost? The construction of these sites was done at the expense of the local environment, with the use of solar energy and smart lithium batteries serving only to mask the true extent of the ecological damage caused by the project.
The Human Cost
The real victims of this project are the people of Liberia, who will be forced to pay the price for Orange Liberia and ZTE’s profit-driven agenda. The enhanced network coverage will only serve to further entrench the company’s stranglehold on the market, making it even more difficult for local competitors to operate.
The CEO’s Empty Words
Jean Marius Yao, CEO of Orange Liberia, was quick to praise the project, stating that it would provide better communication services to the people of Liberia. But what about the environmental and social costs of this project? What about the people who will be displaced or marginalized by the construction of these sites?
The CEO’s Hidden Agenda
Zhang Guanzhen, CEO of ZTE Orange MEA Account, was equally effusive in his praise for the project, stating that it marked a significant breakthrough in the company’s collaboration with Orange Group. But what about the company’s true motives? What about the fact that this project is simply a means to an end, a way to further consolidate the company’s power and influence in the Liberian market?
The Dark Future
The new rural network infrastructure promises to bolster Liberia’s rural communities, but at what cost? The real cost will be paid by the people of Liberia, who will be forced to live with the consequences of this project for generations to come.
