African Women and ICTs

African Women and ICTs
Author: Ineke Buskens
Publisher: IDRC
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2009-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1848131925

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Based on the outcome of an extensive research project, this book features chapters based on original primary field research undertaken by academics & activists who have investigated situations within their own communities & countries.

African Women and ICTs

African Women and ICTs
Author: Ineke Buskens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 233
Release:
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 9781350218161

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Based on the outcome of an extensive research project, this book features chapters based on original primary field research undertaken by academics & activists who have investigated situations within their own communities & countries.

Information and Communication Technologies for Women's Socioeconomic Empowerment

Information and Communication Technologies for Women's Socioeconomic Empowerment
Author: Samia Melhem
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2009-10-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0821381342

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This paper reviews how women in the developing world access and use information and communication technology (ICT). It examines the discourse and controversies surrounding the digital gender divide, including links to poverty and illiteracy. Major themes concerning women and ICTs are explored, such as women in the ICT workforce, how girls and women relate differently to ICT, and opportunities and barriers for women in science and technology in general. Current research relating to gender and ICT is often country-specific and is more prevalent in developed countries than in developing countries. This paper suggests where additional research is needed on barriers to women s entry and access to ICT. The overall objective of this paper is to influence policy dialogue around women and ICT for development by raising awareness of the digital gender divide. Economic opportunity for women in ICT will not be realized until policies address gender considerations and ensure that ICT investment contributes to more sustainable and equitable development.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Africa

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
Author: Daniel Mumba
Publisher:
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2014
Genre:
ISBN:

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This study investigated the information seeking behaviour of Zambian women entrepreneurs, specifically focusing on their information needs, information sources, barriers to information access, and usage of information and communication technologies (ICTs). For conceptual framework, the social network approach, Chatman's Information Poverty theory, and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) were used to examine and understand the various characteristics of Zambian women entrepreneurs' information seeking behaviour. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, five key questions were asked on the women's information needs, information sources, barriers to information access, women's level of knowledge and skills in the use of technology, and on women's social network networks. The research involved two data collection techniques: 1) a questionnaire which was administered to 300 women business owners; and 2) qualitative inquiry consisting of in-depth interviews with 25 participants who had also completed the questionnaire. The questionnaire made it possible to collect data on various thematic areas of the study. The findings of the study show that most Zambian women business owners need information on market opportunities, information on sources of raw materials, funding sources, and information on government programs. The results of the study also show that family, friends, and acquaintances are some of women's major sources of information. Others are tradeshows, internet, workshops and seminars. Other findings of the study indicate that the level of knowledge and use of information and communication technologies among Zambian women entrepreneurs is very low. The majority of them lack computer skills and have limited knowledge of computer applications. Results of the study also reveal that women entrepreneurs face numerous barriers to information access. Some of the barriers cited are lack of financial resources, high cost of ICTs, poor networks, non-availability of current information, poor government policies, and lack of information skills among women business owners. The study recommends that the Zambian government, the private sector and other stakeholders take measures to provide entrepreneurial support to Zambian women business owners, especially as would improve their business environment for entrepreneurial success and for the economic development of the country.

An Investigation Into the Effects that Internet User Experience, Payment Reliability and Delivery Reliability Have on E-Commerce Use in South Africa

An Investigation Into the Effects that Internet User Experience, Payment Reliability and Delivery Reliability Have on E-Commerce Use in South Africa
Author: Gregory Ian Comline
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2013
Genre:
ISBN:

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This research investigates the extent of retail e-commerce use in South Africa with respect to the reliability of payments and the delivery system. This is aligned to the consumer's internet experience. The Technology Acceptance Model and e-Service Quality Model provide a framework for this research. This investigation has focussed on the use of e-commerce through various distribution channels, such as services (e-Tickets or flights), delivered goods, downloaded media and auction sites. This quantitative research was conducted through a survey of internet users (within LSM 9 and 10) and the findings compared the respondents' internet experience with their use of e-commerce. It was found that e-commerce adoption is related to the years of internet use and degree of internet utilisation. Furthermore, the amount spent by consumers through the internet increases with more frequent e-commerce use. The findings also reveal that a high proportion of respondents were tentative, to some degree, about online payments. In addition, the delivery of items through the postal services was considered to be unreliable, compared to courier services that were perceived to be reliable. These factors align with previous research and have an influence over the acceptance and growth of e-commerce in South Africa. Copyright.

The Politics of Financial Inclusion of Women in South Africa

The Politics of Financial Inclusion of Women in South Africa
Author: Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2023-07-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9819918472

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This book presents the assumptions, narratives, and institutions that underpin the key concepts and investigates the limits and potential of financial inclusion development strategy for gender equality. Using South Africa’s women entrepreneurs as a central case, the book interrogates the logic and politics of financial inclusion and gender equality globally and locally. It also examines conditions that explain financial inclusion and women’s empowerment concerning women-owned businesses in post-apartheid South Africa. Finally, it presents a debate on the socio-economic factors enabling and limiting women’s access to and using financial products to improve their socio-economic empowerment and the future suggestions, policies and recommendations on financial inclusion for women entrepreneurs in South Africa.

Consumers' Behaviour in Using E-commerce

Consumers' Behaviour in Using E-commerce
Author: Sepiso Dolly Nyirenda
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2016
Genre: Consumer behavior
ISBN:

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The advent of the internet and the increasing use of Information Technologies (IT) have caused major revolutions in the way organizations conduct their business. The globalization trends and the augur to achieve competitive advantage and differentiation are compelling organizations to leverage on IT. This has in turn increased organizations' desire to have a big world market share, hence making Electronic commerce (E-commerce) vital to many organizations to increase efficiency and customer care, expand the channels of communication within the reach of their limited budgets in order to be competitive. E-commerce benefits are well documented, but there are still many factors that impede its successful usage. This study sought to investigate the factors influencing the use of E-commerce in South Africa by taking a case study of South African E-commerce users in the Gauteng Province. The motivation for this investigation was to bring to light the factors that influence consumers' behavior to use E-commerce in South Africa amidst the many online challenges.

Women and Democracy

Women and Democracy
Author: Jane S. Jaquette
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1998-10-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780801858383

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A unique look at the political experiences of women in two regions of the world--Latin American and Eastern and Central Europe--which have moved from authoritarian to democratic regimes. By examining various political attitudes and efforts of women as they learn to participate in the political process, contributors offer important new insights into democratic consolidation.