The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a tool to bridge the gender digital gap

This paper analyses a project that aimed to make Ugandan 'Telecentres' more relevant to rural women there. It had been found that these resources were under used because of lack of literacy, gender roles at home and lack of suitable content. The project identified a need for information on income generation activities and therefore developed a CD-ROM with easy to follow modules outlining the basics of marketing, credit and sales management.