Information and Communication Technologies for Women's Socioeconomic Empowerment (Paperback, New)

This paper reviews how women in the developing world access and use information and communication technology (ICT). It examines the discourse and controversies surrounding the digital gender divide, including links to poverty and illiteracy. Major themes concerning women and ICTs are explored, such as women in the ICT workforce, how girls and women relate differently to ICT, and opportunities and barriers for women in science and technology in general. Current research relating to gender and ICT is often country-specific and is more prevalent in developed countries than in developing countries. This paper suggests where additional research is needed on barriers to women s entry and access to ICT. The overall objective of this paper is to influence policy dialogue around women and ICT for development by raising awareness of the digital gender divide. Economic opportunity for women in ICT will not be realized until policies address gender considerations and ensure that ICT investment contributes to more sustainable and equitable development."

General

Imprint:	World Bank Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	October 2009
Authors:	Samia Melhem • Nidhi Tandon
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	120
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8213-8133-5
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General
LSN:	0-8213-8133-4
Barcode:	9780821381335

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