Constraints of ICT in Lifelong Learning on Disadvantaged Women. Issue 1 (5th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hallberg, David; Hansson, Henrik; Nilsson, Anders G.
• Is Part Of: Electronic journal on information systems in developing countries. Volume 61:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 14
• Publication Date: 2017-12-05
• Subjects: ICT -- lifelong learning -- women -- community resource centres -- comparative education -- public health; Management information systems -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Information technology -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Information technology -- Social aspects -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; High technology industries -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions; Economic history; High technology industries; Information technology -- Economic aspects; Information technology -- Social aspects; Management information systems; Developing countries; Periodicals; 658.4
• DOI: 10.1002/j.1681-4835.2014.tb00437.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1681-4835

Abstract

Abstract: This paper draws attention to the urgency of taking into consideration women's genderspecific needs and interests in the implementation of community‐based ICT projects in lifelong learning. We set out this research to understand the constraints of information and communications technology (ICT) in lifelong learning on disadvantaged women. National statistics and data from field studies were used. The constraints and their consequences at national level are often a result of national policies and regulations – or lack thereof – while the constraints and their consequences at local/regional level involve everyday‐life occurrences that are present in women's immediate surroundings. Hence, an understanding of both levels is critical. This research is valuable for stakeholders delving into issues of development intervention using ICTs, not only in Kenya but in a broader, global perspective.