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Semafor: Nearly 60% of Self-Employed Women in Nigeria use WhatsApp for Work

Nearly 60% of self-employed women in Nigeria use WhatsApp to earn an income, the highest rate across four countries surveyed in a new study. Jonathan Donner speaks to Semafor Africa about Caribou’s research: WhatsApp and Women’s Livelihoods: How Everyday Digital Practices Shape Pathways to Economic Participation.

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WhatsApp and Women’s Livelihoods

How Everyday Digital Practices Shape Pathways to Economic Participation

Authors Caribou, Turn.io

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Livelihoods & Prosperity
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Gender & Women's Empowerment Platform Livelihoods & Economies Micro- & Small Enterprises Informality & Digital Markets
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