| Short
Summary |
| Title |
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
and their Impact on and use as an Instrument for the Advancement and
Empowerment of Women |
| Author |
Marcelle, G. |
| Publication Date |
July 2002 |
| Publisher |
Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW),
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and United Nations ICT
Task Force Secretariat |
| Short Summary
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When used effectively, Information and
Communication Technologies (ICTs) can be a powerful tool for women's
empowerment. They can create better opportunities for women to
exchange information, gain access to on-line education and to engage
in e-commerce activities. Yet to date, many women worldwide are
still not fully able to benefit from using these tools. This is
often due to lack of connectivity, inadequate access, illiteracy,
and to language and behavioural barriers, among other obstacles.
This report is a summary of an on-line discussion held by the United
Nations Division for the Advancement of Women (UN DAW) in June/July
2002 on "ICTs and their Impact on and Use as a Tool for the
Advancement of Women". It was organised in preparation for an Expert
Group Meeting on the same topic in November 2002. The paper
highlights successful case studies from many countries on the use of
ICTs as a tool for economic empowerment, participation in public
life, and for enhancing women's skills and capabilities. It also
explores strategies to integrate a gender perspective into national
ICT policies. The report ends with a call to all stakeholders to
work on improving connectivity, access to ICT skills training and
eliminating negative behavioural attitudes to women's full
engagement with ICTs. |
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