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Although much of the iKNOW Politics network is dedicated to increasing women’s political knowledge and participation, there are a number of skills that, while not explicitly political, are necessary to succeed in politics.

African Women and ICTs: Investigating Technology, Gender and Empowerment

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October 17, 2013

African Women and ICTs: Investigating Technology, Gender and Empowerment

Women in Africa are undeniably participating in the information and communication technology (ICT) revolution and they are doing so in many and varied ways; the changes that the use of these tools have brought about are visible everywhere.

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Women in Africa are undeniably participating in the information and communication technology (ICT) revolution and they are doing so in many and varied ways; the changes that the use of these tools have brought about are visible everywhere.

Enhancing Women Empowerment through Information and Communication Technology

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October 17, 2013

Enhancing Women Empowerment through Information and Communication Technology

Across the globe, countries have recognized Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an effective tool in catalyzing the economic activity in efficient governance, and in developing human resources.
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Across the globe, countries have recognized Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an effective tool in catalyzing the economic activity in efficient governance, and in developing human resources.

Women empowerment and communication

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October 17, 2013

Women empowerment and communication

This paper explores the empowerment of women in the context of knowledge society is understood as building the ability and skills.

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This paper explores the empowerment of women in the context of knowledge society is understood as building the ability and skills.

Economic and Social Empowerment of Women through Information and Communication Technology: A Case Study of Palestine

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October 17, 2013

Economic and Social Empowerment of Women through Information and Communication Technology: A Case Study of Palestine

This paper presents an insight into an initiative that intends to empower women through Information and Communication Tec

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This paper presents an insight into an initiative that intends to empower women through Information and Communication Tec

October 17, 2013
ICT as a powerful means to advance women’s rights, empowerment and gender equality

Remarks of Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director, at the UN Broadband Commission Working Group on Gender, New York, 20 September 2013.

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October 15, 2013
UN Women Executive Director meets with President of Dominican Republic to advance women’s empowerment and gender equality
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October 14, 2013
How one state trained generations of women for political careers, USA

When it comes to helping women build careers in politics, some states do better than others. For more than two decades, women in Indiana have been getting their first taste of public service through the Lugar Series.

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