ABSTRACT

The Internet has transformed the lives of billions of people. It represents a gateway to new ideas and opportunities, a means of self-expression and empowerment, a driving force for innovation and, increasingly, sustainable growth. In many countries around the world, the Internet is helping people-men, women and youth-to

2.1.1 Less Access Leads to Fewer ICT Jobs ..............................................30 2.2 Quantifying the Global Gender Digital Divide..........................................31 2.3 Policy Development, Gender, and Broadband ............................................35 2.4 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations ................................................39