This report explores the gender gap in Internet use in nine cities in developing countries. It highlights extreme inequalities in digital empowerment, reflecting disparities in civic and economic participation. Women are 50% less likely to be connected than men with similar levels of education and income. Education and age are the main drivers of the gender gap. Affordable access and ICT training are crucial. The report offers recommendations to close the gender gap and improve female online access and participation.

Author

World Wide Web Foundation

Year Published

2015

Country / Region of focus

Global

Complexity

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

Keyword

Network Type

Community-Based Network

License Type

​CC-BY-SA-4.0

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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