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A Regional Report on Gender and Information and Communication Technologies in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)" Commissioned by UNDP, this report represents a joint effort of UNDP and UNIFEM to deepen knowledge about gender dimensions within ICT for Development (ICTD) and to strengthen integration of gender within the work of UNDP and others working to promote ICTD in the region.
The report highlights the need for increased action to address
imbalances between women's and men's access to and participation in
ICTs in the CEE/CIS region. It also emphasizes the powerful potential
of ICTs as a vehicle for advancing gender equality.
This report is the first of its kind to compile a substantial inventory of
gender equality projects and resources for the information society in the
CEE/CIS region, including references to other resources, relevant
websites and contacts. Equally important, regional specificities are
addressed. Similarities and differences for the region in terms of the
gender agenda - both historic and current - are discussed in the context
of ICTD approaches.
UNDP and UNIFEM encourage regional and national ICT policymakers,
ICT and development specialists, as well as gender equality experts
and advocates, to draw on this report as a practical tool and resource. It
is hoped that the examples of good practice showcased in the report
will inspire greater action and innovation across the region, which will
further contribute to bridging the gender digital divide in the CEE/CIS.
Bridging the Gender Digital Divide is now available in English for
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