5 ways to bridge the digital gender gap
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5 ways to bridge the digital gender gap
Preliminary research findings, presented by Franziska Kreische
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Information and communication technology provides important opportunities for the
empowerment of individuals and societies.
World Bank 2015, Digital Dividends
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Women are 50% less likely to be connected than men.
50% less likely to speak out online and a third as likely to use the Internet for
work compared to men.
World Wide Web Foundation 2015, Women’s Rights Online
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How to bridge the digital gender gapA research project in cooperation with W20 Germany
International research in 6 countries across 4 continents:Brazil, Ethiopia, South Africa, India, Indonesia & Germany
Interviews with ICT initiatives, policy experts and women engagement groups
● Country specific findings, but also striking similarities. ● Five recommendations to bridge the digital gender gap.
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When ICT data excludes data on women
specifically, women become ignored in data and policy.
ITU 2014, 11th World Telecommunication/ ICT Indicators Symposium
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Improve transparency and understanding around women’s access to
and usage of ICT:
● Collect and publish gender disaggregated data.● Research complex interrelations and dependencies,
e.g. between income, education and ICT usage.
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Affordable access for the poor:
● Provide subsidised access ● Incentivize mobile operators ● Promote competition
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Offer: Relevant, accessible, safe
Design and content of services should be tailored to women's needs and lived experience
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ICT literacy for all girls (and boys):
● ICT training needs to be obligatory in school curriculum ● Teach digital skills from primary school onwards● Peer-to-peer to reach older females
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Integrated policy frameworks:
It needs gender sensitive policy action and integration/support of best practices in national curriculum
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Access Use
Skills
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Contact Information
Franziska KreischeProject manager at betterplace lab
email: [email protected]: +49 172-3750881twitter: @bpfranzi
www.betterplace-lab.org/en