This report examines the role of ICTs and the Internet in promoting gender equality, exploring how access to technology can address the inequalities faced by women and girls. It analyzes the gender gap in ICT access, highlighting that two-thirds of the world’s population without regular Internet access are women. It addresses the importance of closing the ICT skills gap to access higher-paying jobs.

Author

ITU, UNESCO

Year Published

2013

Country / Region of focus

Global

Complexity

Previous, but no specialized, knowledge is required for its comprehension

Keyword

Network Type

Community-Based Network

License Type

​Copyright held by the owner/author(s) ​

Item Type

Paper​

Language

English

Specific Subject - Social

​Gender inclusion and leadership

Specific Subject - Technical

Telecommunication

Specific Subject - Economic

Sustainability & Scalability

Specific Subject - Regulatory

​Global policy and regulation

Gender Perspective

Yes

Accesible to people with visual or hearing impairments

No

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