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How did Fatima finance the purchase of her phone for the villagePhone business?
How did Fatima finance the purchase of her phone for the villagePhone business?
- Through donations from local villagers.
- With government grants.
- Using a loan from villagePhone connected banks. (correct)
- By selling her shop possessions.
What is the main purpose of the villagePhone program in Uganda?
What is the main purpose of the villagePhone program in Uganda?
- To provide village women with free cell phones.
- To help village women start businesses selling calling minutes. (correct)
- To improve the mobile network coverage in Uganda.
- To connect villages to the internet.
What services do villages gain access to through the villagePhone program?
What services do villages gain access to through the villagePhone program?
- Medical services.
- Free groceries and household goods delivery.
- Road construction services.
- Calling minutes and economic possibilities. (correct)
What impact did starting a villagePhone business have on Fatima's income?
What impact did starting a villagePhone business have on Fatima's income?
How does Fatima's story contribute to the success of the villagePhone program?
How does Fatima's story contribute to the success of the villagePhone program?
What is one of the reasons why cell phones are spreading rapidly in Africa?
What is one of the reasons why cell phones are spreading rapidly in Africa?
What was the main reason for Fatima deciding to start a phone business with villagePhone?
What was the main reason for Fatima deciding to start a phone business with villagePhone?
How have cell phones impacted small businesses in Africa?
How have cell phones impacted small businesses in Africa?
Why do regular phones face challenges in being widely available in Africa?
Why do regular phones face challenges in being widely available in Africa?
In what way have cell phones made it easier for Africans who have moved far from their home villages?
In what way have cell phones made it easier for Africans who have moved far from their home villages?
How can Africans use cell phones for financial purposes?
How can Africans use cell phones for financial purposes?
Why are cell phones considered more beneficial than regular phones in many African countries?
Why are cell phones considered more beneficial than regular phones in many African countries?
