Economic Empowerment of Women Through a Mix of Traditional and Modern Channels: A Case for Women Led Informal Sector Venturing

Abstract

This note discusses economic empowerment of women through the use of digital technology in the informal sector. Although the informal sector has inherent problems, by developing purposeful policies and programs, women’s capacity can be developed to use opportunities created by the digital technology and help them empower themselves to create new business ventures and fight for their dignity and rights.

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Empowerment India informal sector women

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