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Empowering Women in the Digital Economy - A Quest for Meaningful Connectivity and Access in Developing Countries
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Empowering Women in the Digital Economy - A Quest for Meaningful Connectivity and Access in Developing Countries
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This book presents multidisciplinary perspectives on opportunities
and best practices necessary for empowering women in the digital
economy in developing countries. The book explores the components
of connectivity that matter most to women. It also helps
decision-makers and policymakers to adopt the policies needed to
empower women in using digital platforms and developing (and taking
up) careers in the digital economy in developing economies. In
response, we gathered eight contributions (or chapters) on new
directions, strategies, and barriers to women’s empowerment
through digital technologies. The contributions span thematic areas
such as female digital entrepreneurship, social media, and
agricultural value chains, women in the gig economy, the digital
divide, gender disparities in cryptocurrencies, and digital access
in agriculture. In précis, the contributions argue that, first,
appropriate legislation matters, but it is not enough – there is
a need to alter social and cultural attitudes and raise awareness.
Second, there is a need to address affordability. Government and
development agencies may begin by offering free or discounted smart
devices to rural women and appropriate digital skills training
relevant to their economic activities. Third, there is a need for
urgent attention by government labor agencies in developing
countries to enforce decent working conditions and protection for
female gig workers while maximizing opportunities being offered
through these platforms. Don’t just leave women to use digital
platforms and services; support them with sound policies and
programs for responsible and sustainable use. In effect, this book
offers clarity on new strategies, case studies/examples, and
lessons in addressing or circumventing institutional challenges to
women’s empowerment through digital technologies.
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