According to GSMA's 2023 report on the mobile gender gap, while more people are using mobile internet than ever before, access is unequal and there are significant gender gaps.
Women are still less likely than men to own a mobile phone and use key services, such as mobile internet and mobile money. This is particularly true for women in LMICs (Low and Middle Income Countries) who are the most underserved, including those with low literacy, and low incomes, who live in a rural area or have a disability.
The report reveals a concerning trend – for the second consecutive year, women's digital inclusion has slowed across LMICs. While more women are using mobile internet, the rate of adoption has slowed even more than the previous year, hindering progress in digital inclusion.
The report states that more efforts are needed to tackle this slowdown in digital inclusion and the digital gender gap.
To address this issue, Tech Herfrica employs a holistic approach through our EquipHer4Growth programme. Under this comprehensive model, digital and financial literacy trainings in local languages are conducted, enhancing women's knowledge of mobile devices usage and the digital economy. Additionally, mobile devices are provided to bridge the access gap, allowing women to apply their acquired digital skills and leverage technology for their growth.
This increased access empowers women to enhance agricultural productivity, adopt smart agricultural practices, address climate change effects, reduce post-harvest waste, connect with a broader community, boost income by at least 50% through e-commerce, and access financial services.
Through the EquipHer4Growth programme, significant strides in achieving digital inclusion are being made.
Report Source: https://lnkd.in/dXHHT4rE).
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