INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGIES FOR WOMEN’S SOCIO-

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

REFLECTIONSWorld Bank PresentationJune 16, 2009

Critical Considerations I. Global Continuum of

IssuesII. Boys and Girls

Psychological Traits and Cognitive Abilities in Mathematics and Science

III.The Cost of Ignoring the Issue for Us All

IV.Next Steps

Global Continuum of (Lost) Opportunities

Understanding the Issues Access…Leadership

Effective Practices Are Plentiful and Powerful

Next Steps• Integrate gender indicators in all ICT projects• All mainstream development and investment

priorities should be measured and aligned to gender objectives.

• Lessons learned should be leveraged by disseminating materials through the website, publications, presentations, and the media.

• The World Bank should lead by example by committing to supporting diversity in all initiatives.

Questions?