Women’s Empowerment

Engendering Knowledge Networks – Empowering Women Through ICT

Publisher: 
Center for Women and Information Technology (CWIT) of University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Author: 
Dillip Pattanaik
Published Date: 
2005
Abstract: 
Women have to be an equal beneficiary to the advantages offered by the technology, the products and processes which emerge from their use. 

Black and Women ICT SMME Skills and Enterprise Development

Publisher: 
Information Communication Technology Solutions Works - The Department of Trade and Industry, Republic of South Africa
Author: 
Saré Grobler, Marié Roux
Published Date: 
2002
Abstract: 

The purpose of this initiative is to assist with the development of a database, containing ICT SMMEs owned by black or women as well as to recommend Black and Women ICT SMME support programs, which will address skills and enterprise development within SMMEs.  It may be expected that such ICT SMME support programs will ultimately increase employment and competitiveness in South Africa through the provision of more employable ICT workers.

South Africa National Policy Framework for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality Africa

Publisher: 
Office on the Status of Women - South Africa
Author: 
Dr. Ellen Kornegay
Published Date: 
2000
Abstract: 

South Africa's definition of and goals towards achieving gender equality are guided by a vision of human rights which incorporates acceptance of equal and inalienable rights of all women and men.

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