In 2007, I was peering through a pinhole—literally. WAP over 2G was my only window into the world of DSLR photography. Images loaded like molasses, and websites felt like fortresses built for another world. And yet, I was enthralled. The device in my hand, as feeble as it was, had …
Every month when my paycheck hits my bank account, I have to make several calculations on how to pay my bills. A few months ago––when the experience was still quite new––it didn't bother me. However, I'm beginning to realise the high toll I pay for remitting bills via mobile money. …
1. The OpportunityAcross much of the Global South, young people are finding new footing in the global digital economy. Through platforms like Upwork, Remotasks, and Fiverr, a new generation is earning income, building skills, and participating in global labor markets—often from nothing more than a mobile phone and a prepaid …