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The use of mobile phones to support women’s entrepreneurship in the Arab countries

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posted on 2023-08-30, 14:29 authored by Nisreen Ameen, Robert Willis
Purpose- This paper investigates how mobile phones can be used to support women’s entrepreneurship in Arab countries. The objective is to explore new ways to close the gender gaps in terms of entrepreneurship in these countries. Design/methodology/approach- The methodology used in this research is an in-depth analysis of the existing literature and recent reports on women’s entrepreneurship and on the adoption and use of mobile phones in Arab countries. Findings- The findings of this research indicate that female Arab entrepreneurs are interested in using mobile phones. However, they have not yet realised the full potential of mobile technology in empowering them beyond its basic use. Several challenges facing women’s entrepreneurship in the Arab countries were identified. Mobile phones can be used to overcome these challenges. Research limitations/implications- This research is based on the collection and analysis of secondary data rather than primary data to support the findings. Practical implications- There is a need for collaboration between telecommunication companies operating in the Arab region and government initiatives to build a solid environment in which female Arab entrepreneurs can operate. Originality/value- This research provides new insights and recommendations for reducing the gender gaps in terms of entrepreneurship by using new and improved techniques to address women’s needs for economic independence. This will also increase the profit gained by the telecommunication companies operating in Arab countries and bring additional income to this region

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Refereed

  • Yes

Volume

8

Issue number

4

Page range

424-445

Publication title

International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship

ISSN

1756-6266

Publisher

Emerald

File version

  • Accepted version

Language

  • eng

Legacy posted date

2016-11-01

Legacy creation date

2016-11-03

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

ARCHIVED Lord Ashcroft International Business School (until September 2018)

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