Information Society Watch

2004, UNDP, UNIFEM

This report reviews key gender and information and communication technology (ICT) initiatives implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. It is an examination of the gender dimension of key ICT initiatives within the region which maps the situation and identifies trends, gaps, as well as some good practices, and offers conclusions, recommendations and references to resources. It intends to serve as an information resource and an overview of the situation of women in ICTs for policy-makers, ICT governmental bodies, institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women, civil society organisations, the media, gender and ICT researchers, educators, and ICT programme and project coordinators. The report focuses particularly on the integration of gender in relation to issues such as process and control, education, training and skills and development, and their use to enhance opportunities for human development. The report emphasises the need for policy intiatives for the gender digital divide to be tackled effectively (Adapted from authors).

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