Impact of ICT on women empowerment in South Asia

Authors

  • Md Shamimul Islam ASA University Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18533/jefs.v3i03.166

Keywords:

Digital divide, ICT4D, SAARC, Women empowerment

Abstract

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have been increasingly promoted as a key solution for comprehensive development, poverty eradication and the empowerment of historically disadvantaged groups, such as women and minorities in the South Asia. ICT is a significant area of concern for women empowerment and growth of a country. This paper studied the status of ICT and women empowerment in South Asian countries. Based on empirical research this paper found that ICT has a positive impact on women empowerment.

Author Biography

  • Md Shamimul Islam, ASA University Bangladesh
    Faculty of Business

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