'Digital lifeline' - Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future
Thousands of young people in Gaza are pursuing roles in the digital economy as the territory's wider recovery stalls. Remote work offers some a stable income and a glimmer of hope for the future amid the destruction.
As Gaza's physical reconstruction proceeds slowly, thousands of young people in the territory are turning to the digital economy. Work in coding, design and remote consulting has become a new source of income for many.
This work comes with particular challenges in an environment where internet access is intermittent and infrastructure has been heavily damaged. Even so, some young workers say remote work gives them a sense of stability amid the destruction.
Observers note that the digital economy cannot replace Gaza's wider recovery but could serve as a significant lifeline in the near term. How sustainable this model proves will depend on how much infrastructure gets repaired.
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