Empowering Women in the Digital Economy : A Quest for Meaningful Connectivity and Access in Developing Countries

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Empowering Women in the Digital Economy : A Quest for Meaningful Connectivity and Access in Developing Countries

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  • 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 158 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9781032298504
  • DDC分類 004.082091724

Full Description

This book presents multidisciplinary perspectives on opportunities and best practices necessary for empowering women in the digital economy in developing countries. The book explores the components of connectivity that matter most to women. It also helps decision-makers and policymakers to adopt the policies needed to empower women in using digital platforms and developing (and taking up) careers in the digital economy in developing economies.

In response, we gathered eight contributions (or chapters) on new directions, strategies, and barriers to women's empowerment through digital technologies. The contributions span thematic areas such as female digital entrepreneurship, social media, and agricultural value chains, women in the gig economy, the digital divide, gender disparities in cryptocurrencies, and digital access in agriculture.

In précis, the contributions argue that, first, appropriate legislation matters, but it is not enough - there is a need to alter social and cultural attitudes and raise awareness. Second, there is a need to address affordability. Government and development agencies may begin by offering free or discounted smart devices to rural women and appropriate digital skills training relevant to their economic activities. Third, there is a need for urgent attention by government labor agencies in developing countries to enforce decent working conditions and protection for female gig workers while maximizing opportunities being offered through these platforms. Don't just leave women to use digital platforms and services; support them with sound policies and programs for responsible and sustainable use.

In effect, this book offers clarity on new strategies, case studies/examples, and lessons in addressing or circumventing institutional challenges to women's empowerment through digital technologies.

Contents

1. E-Women in E-Business - Philippine Digital Entrepreneurship Initiatives during the Economic-Pandemic Struggle 2. Tiktoking, WhatsApping and Facebooking Agriculture - How Women are Restructuring Agricultural Value Chains 3. Digitalization of Business Operations and Empowerment of Female Entrepreneurs 4. Entertaining Development from Downstream: Village-Owned Enterprises, Women's Empowerment, and Information Technology 5. Being A Female Gig Worker on a Food Delivery Service Platform 6. Gender Digital Divide in India - Examining the Reality and bridging the gap 7. Gender Disparities in Cryptocurrencies - Perspectives from Developing and Emerging Economies 8. Digital Access Among New Shea Farming Entrants in Ghana