The right technology in the hands of a woman entrepreneur yields economic and social benefits for not just her, but her family, community and country. Information and communications technologies (ICTs), such as mobiles, computers and the Internet, can catalyze women’s economic advancement by promoting entrepreneurial activity, improving business practices, and breaking traditional gender barriers at home and in the marketplace. But the private sector is only just beginning to see women as consumers; it has not yet realized the potential women entrepreneurs hold as a vibrant business market. The question remains, then: How can ICTs create and revolutionize entrepreneurial opportunities for women?
To better understand how ICTs are fostering women’s entrepreneurship, our primary research centered on in-depth studies of four initiatives that illustrate how mobile phones, the Internet and computers can increase women’s ability to generate income. These studies also explore the opportunities and challenges of these initiatives and the impact on women’s businesses, their lives and their communities.
The right technology in the hands of a woman entrepreneur yields economic and social benefits for not just her, but her family, community and country. Information and communications technologies (ICTs), such as mobiles, computers and the Internet, can catalyze women’s economic advancement by promoting entrepreneurial activity, improving business practices, and breaking traditional gender barriers at home and in the marketplace. But the private sector is only just beginning to see women as consumers; it has not yet realized the potential women entrepreneurs hold as a vibrant business market. The question remains, then: How can ICTs create and revolutionize entrepreneurial opportunities for women?
To better understand how ICTs are fostering women’s entrepreneurship, our primary research centered on in-depth studies of four initiatives that illustrate how mobile phones, the Internet and computers can increase women’s ability to generate income. These studies also explore the opportunities and challenges of these initiatives and the impact on women’s businesses, their lives and their communities.
Post new comment