Resources

Here is a repository of the latest research reports, policy documents, presentations, issue papers, and other relevant publications focusing on the area of ICT and gender.

The report examines universal access issues in the Canadian context.

Using a Gender-Based Analysis in Developing a Canadian Access Strategy:...
The working document was presented at WSIS side events in Geneva in December 2003. The analysis is based on the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which includes the promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women.

Tools for Development: Using Information and Communications Technology to...
The book highlights issues that need to be taken into consideration in the formation of ICT policies and regulations, particularly around the WSIS process. The chapter on gender and ICT policy draws attention to the various issues to be taken into account in engendering ICT policy.

Involving Civil Society in ICT Policy: the World Summit on the Information...
The book outlines issues and processes involved in ICT policymaking and advocacy. It looks at specific issues in policy and regulation including gender and ICTs.

ICT policy: a beginner’s handbook
The Gender and ICTs unit provides an overview of critical gender and ICT issues, their relevance for ICT policy formulation, programme design and implementation, as well as the monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of ICT initiatives.

ICT Policy for Civil Society: Training Curriculum
The guidebook provides a background on the WSIS and outlines the case for gender equality in the information society.

The World Summit on the Information Society: Creating Your Own National Gender...
E-discussion on the impact of ICT on gender relations and the ways ICT can be used to overcome gender inequalities. sharing ideas, opinions, concerns, and lessons learned with development practitioners, policy makers, and academics.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Gender Equality
The Powerpoint presentation details the various stages of the WSIS process.

Putting gender on the agenda of the World Summit on the Information Society (...
The Declaration was presented as an alternative to the official Declaration at the WSIS in Geneva.

Alternative Civil Society Declaration: Shaping Information Societies for Human...

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