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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.
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