Business Quote by Peggy Johnson
“In Indonesia, Qualcomm, in a joint project with Grameen Foundation, has provided a range of mobile phone-based services to individuals. This project facilitates the creation of businesses for those living at the bottom of the economic pyramid and, at the same time, extends telecommunication access to people who cannot afford a mobile phone.”
About This Quote
Source Press Release: Qualcomm & Grameen Foundation Mobile Services Initiative, 2022
Mobile services empower low‑income people to start businesses and stay connected despite cost barriers.
In simple terms: Phones help the poor create jobs and communicate.
Key Takeaway
Leverage affordable tech to lift communities.
Themes
technology
economic development
inclusion
Mood
hopeful
pragmatic
Type
informative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- rural entrepreneurship
- financial inclusion
- education
- health access
Key Concepts
social entrepreneurship
telecommunications
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we keep services cheap?
- What other barriers need addressing?
A Different Perspective
Sustaining affordability remains challenging.
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