The Role of Mobile Phones in Bridging the Digital Divide for Economic Empowerment of Rural Women in Nepal

Guman Singh Khattri, Zhao Zipeng · 2025 · Contemporary Social Sciences

Summary. Mobile phones improve rural women's financial autonomy and decision-making in Nepal, but technology alone doesn't ensure empowerment. Patriarchal norms, low digital literacy, and poor infrastructure limit their potential. The study argues that women need agency, resources, and social support to use technology meaningfully. Gender-sensitive literacy programs and inclusive policies are essential for sustainable empowerment.

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  title   = {The Role of Mobile Phones in Bridging the Digital Divide for Economic Empowerment of Rural Women in Nepal},
  author  = {Guman Singh Khattri and Zhao Zipeng},
  journal = {Contemporary Social Sciences},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.62047/css.2025.12.31.105},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.62047/css.2025.12.31.105}
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DOI

10.62047/css.2025.12.31.105

Countries

Nepal

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, policy, general-innovation

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2026-05-01