- Kofi Bentil: Innovation vs. Novelty
Kofi supports innovation that improves outcomes efficiently but critiques Zipline for lacking measurable impact. - Policy Requires Multidisciplinary Analysis
Zipline needs insights from logistics, finance, health, and law, not just drone technology expertise. - Expired Contract Issue
Zipline’s contract expired, granting them unilateral termination rights, highlighting poor government negotiation. - Unsustainable Costs
Drone delivery costs $30 per patient, compared to $0.75 for road transport, making it impractical. - Flaws in Just-In-Time Model
Zipline’s model is resource-intensive, bypassing simpler solutions like better road transport and inventory management. - Scaling Challenges in Ghana
Poor roads and infrastructure make drone-only supply chains unsuitable for Ghana’s diverse health needs. - Rwanda Comparison Misleading
Rwanda’s limited use of Zipline cannot justify Ghana’s ambitious scale without proper reforms and evaluation. - Limited Delivery Capacity
Each Zipline center handles 150 deliveries daily, serving few facilities out of 4,200 in target regions. - Drone Premium Costs Unjustified
Zipline adds $18 per blood bag, inflating costs by 270%, far exceeding road-based delivery expenses. - Call for Rigorous Pilots
Zipline should focus on emergency use through small pilot programs before scaling nationwide.
Read full article at: IMANI Alert: Novelty is NOT Innovation – the Story of Fly Zipline Ghana
