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ICT and Job Flexibility: A Solution for Women’s Employment?

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 28/04/2008 - 15:33
Publisher: 
APC Women's Networking Support Programme (APC WNSP)
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.apcwomen.org
Author: 
Erika Smith
Abstract: 

A recent conference on Women's Perspectives in the Labor Market in the Czech Republic touched on a sore nerve: does the job flexibility of ICTs facilitate women working, or does it enable women's exploitation?

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ICT and job flexibility: a solution for women’s employment?

Gender, Development and Democracy – A response

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 28/04/2008 - 15:07
Publisher: 
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.iss.co.za
Author: 
Dr. Heidi Hudson
Published Date: 
1998
Abstract: 

The interface between gender, development and democracy is handled competently by first establishing the nexus between gender and development; then elucidating the development and democracy interface; and then, finally, completing the triad by linking all three areas.

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Commission Acts to Bridge Gender Pay Gap

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 28/04/2008 - 14:59
Publisher: 
EU Press Release Rapid
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://europa.eu/rapid/
Author: 
Brussels
Published Date: 
2007
Abstract: 
Across the EU economy, women continue to earn an average of 15% less than men, according to the European Commission.
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Commission Acts to Bridge Gender Pay Gap

AgriBEE Charter Brings Hope To the Poor

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 27/04/2008 - 18:30
Publisher: 
BuaNews
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.buanews.gov.za/
Author: 
Nthambeleni Gabara
Published Date: 
2008
Abstract: 

There would be a larger representation of black women in the agriculture sector in South Africa.

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AgriBEE Charter Brings Hope To the Poor

Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 27/04/2008 - 18:21
Publisher: 
The International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.ifc.org/
Abstract: 
Access to finance in South Africa is not equal across all groups. Race and gender remain important variables in the lack of access, and black African women are at the bottom of the pile. This fact sheet evaluates the challenges and opportunities to government and financial institutions in addressing this key issue.
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Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
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