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Last updated on 03 July 2008

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 >>


 

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