This article addresses the sustainability of Community Networks (CNs) in rural areas of the Global South, where they seek to compensate for the lack of telecommunications services in low-resource areas. The study, conducted in six cases in Africa, Asia and Latin America, reveals that CNs often have male biases in their governance and technological culture, despite the fact that rural populations in these countries are largely composed of women. It was found that women are less likely to use the services of NCs and to be paid for their work in them. The article highlights the importance of considering the different perspectives and approaches of women to maintain the sustainability of NCs.

Author

Nicola J. Bidwell

Year Published

2020

Country / Region of focus

Global South

Complexity

Addresses basic elements of the subject, no prior knowledge is required

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

​Legal frameworks

Gender Perspective

Yes

Accesible to people with visual or hearing impairments

No

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