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Gender
ICT for women's socio-economic empowerment
This paper looks at the engagement of women in the knowledge society in developing nations and presents both traditional examples of effective practices to engage women in ICT. (World Bank: June 2009) More info >>
Gender in the information society: emerging issues
This publication is a collection of 13 papers, discussing key issues including gender roles and needs in e-governance, the ICT industry, cyber regulation, freedom of expression, right to information and communication, and media. (UNDP - Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme: 2006) More info >>
Gender, information technology & developing countries: an analytic study
This paper presents a statistically supported overview of the state of IT access and usage among women in developing countries. (LearnLink: June 2001) More info >>
Engendering ICT toolkit: challenges and opportunities for gender-equitable development
The purpose of this toolkit is to identify opportunities, highlight innovative projects and activities, and suggest how the World Bank and other agencies can help realize the potential for gender equality in the ICT sector. (World Bank) More info >>
The local-global connection in the information society: gender, development
This paper addresses the need to bridge the gap between gender equality advocates in the information and communication technology (ICT) or 'information society' arena and those who have worked on critical global governance issues other than on ICTs. (IT for change: May 2007) More info >>
Gender in the information society: emerging issues
This selection of papers looks at gender issues presented at the WSIS (World Summit on Information Society and highlights gender perspectives on ICT4D. (UNDP - APDIP: 2006) More info >>
Using the technology adoption model to analyse internet adoption and use in Indonesia
This research analyses internet adoption and use by men and women in Indonesia, addressing gender and factors affecting internet adoption. (Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries: 2007) More info >>
Gender and ICT
This paper provides a gender perspective to issues of ICT policies, access and control, education, training and skill development, and content development. (UNDP Asia-Pacific Development Information Project: 2006) More info >>
Gender assessment of selected e-business and strategies in Asia
This paper presents a study on gender and e-business in Malaysia, the Philippines, Korea and Thailand. (UNESCAP: 2006) More info >>
Gender evaluation methodology
An online guide for conducting gender evaluations of initiatives that use information and communication technologies (ICT) for social change. (Women's Networking Support Programme) More info >>
Gender and ICTs for development: a global sourcebook
This book is a collection of case studies about women and their communities in developing countries and how they have been influenced by information and communication technologies (ICTs). (Oxfam: February 2005) More info >>
Gender equality and the empowerment of women through ICT
This report provides a summary of critical gender equality issues related to ICT and development and outlines potential opportunities for women's economic, social and political empowerment. (UN: September 2005) More info >>
Turning analog women into a digital work force: plugging women into the Asia-Pacific economy
What are the economic implications of the digital divide to the Asian region? With business women not logged on, there are implications for economic growth and global competitiveness. (ToTheWeb) More info >>