VOICED: Mobile phones mean business for Burkina Faso handymen

The video discusses the challenges and opportunities in mobile phone repair in Burkina Faso. It highlights the economic benefits of phone repairs, which can earn significantly more than the minimum wage. The growth in mobile phone ownership is attributed to the availability of cheap phones and unreliable fixed networks. However, issues with Chinese models present challenges, leading to more repair business in Ouagadougou.

What analogy is used to describe the process of phone repair?

• Building a house

• Performing surgery

• Driving a car

• Cooking a meal

How much can skilled phone repairers earn in Burkina Faso compared to the minimum wage?

• Fifteen times the minimum wage

• Ten times the minimum wage

• Five times the minimum wage

• Twice the minimum wage

What has contributed to the increase in mobile phone ownership in Burkina Faso?

• High-quality phone models

• Government subsidies

• Reliable fixed line network

• Availability of cheap mobile phones

What is a common issue with Chinese phone models mentioned in the video?

• They have weak signal reception

• They have limited features

• They are too expensive

• They are not very durable

What effect do phone breakdowns have on the repair business in Ouagadougou?

• They lead to more phone sales

• They have no effect on the repair business

• They increase the demand for repairs

• They decrease the demand for repairs