"In low-income countries, 88% of working-age women earn income through self-employment, yet they are more likely than men to be disadvantaged when it comes to accessing the resources they need to start, run and grow a business. Mobile phones can provide a gateway to business services, resources and information that may not be within easy reach otherwise, from better access to markets and financial services, to improved business management practices and business capacity building."

This publication was prepared by GSMA in English language. Click here to access its full version.

Source: GSM Association

Illustration: GSMA