Information and Communication Technologies for Women's Socioeconomic Empowerment
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Information and Communication Technologies for Women's Socioeconomic Empowerment

  1. 98 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Information and Communication Technologies for Women's Socioeconomic Empowerment

About this book

Empowering Women Through Technology in the Developing World

This World Bank Working Paper examines how women in developing countries access and utilize information and communication technologies (ICTs). It delves into the ongoing discussions and debates surrounding the digital gender divide, highlighting its connections to poverty and illiteracy.

Major themes explored include women's participation in the ICT workforce, the unique ways girls and women interact with ICTs, and the opportunities and challenges they face in science and technology. The paper emphasizes the need for further research to identify and address the barriers hindering women's access to and engagement with ICTs. This study is for policymakers and development practitioners seeking to bridge the digital gender divide and foster sustainable and equitable development.

  • Understand the gender digital divide in developing countries
  • Discover effective policies for women's empowerment through ICT
  • Explore case studies of successful ICT initiatives for women

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Information

Publisher
World Bank Publications
Year
2009
eBook ISBN
9780821381342
Edition
0
Topic
Business
Subtopic
Information Management
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Executive Summary
  5. 1. Overview
  6. 2. Women, Gender, and ICTs: Why Does It Matter?
  7. 3. Outcomes and Impacts of ICT Policies and Projects for Women
  8. 4. The Threat of ICTs for Women
  9. 5. Implementation Issues for Women and ICTs
  10. References
  11. Appendix 1. Potential Action Plan Matrix for Gender-Sensitive Approaches to ICTs
  12. Appendix 2. List of Case Studies To Be Reviewed
  13. Appendix 3. Recent ICT Evaluation Studies (Not Necessarily Gender Focused)
  14. Figure 2.1: Proportion of Females in New Entrants at Tertiary Level by Field of Education
  15. Figure 2.2: Women and Internet Access
  16. Figure 3.1: Internet Usage in China by Gender
  17. Box 1: Introductory Notes to Keep in Mind
  18. Box 2: Key Collections on Gender-Sensitive Polices and Programs
  19. Box 3: Considering ICTs as General Purpose Technologies
  20. Box 4: Public Policy: Gender-Transformative Strategies
  21. Box 5: Women Encounter Technology
  22. Box 6: Bridging the Rural Digital Divide: Livelihood Approaches Policy Framework
  23. Box 7: Eight Habits of Highly Effective ICT-Enabled Development Initiatives
  24. Box 8: Ways in Which ICTs Can Contribute to Women’s Economic Opportunities