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These studies suggest that ICTs can significantly empower women by enhancing their autonomy, decision-making, economic activities, and access to resources, though barriers like illiteracy, lack of computer education, and social challenges need to be addressed for effective implementation.
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have emerged as powerful tools for women's empowerment, offering opportunities for education, economic participation, and social engagement. This synthesis examines the role of ICT in empowering women, highlighting key insights from various research studies.
Capacity Building and Resource Development:
Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship:
Barriers to ICT Access and Utilization:
Social and Political Empowerment:
Health and Safety Interventions:
Challenges in Measuring Empowerment:
ICTs hold significant potential for empowering women by enhancing their capacities, supporting entrepreneurship, and promoting social and political engagement. However, barriers such as financial constraints and lack of education must be addressed to ensure equitable access. Collaborative efforts between researchers, policymakers, and communities are essential to harness the full potential of ICT for women's empowerment.
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