Using Information and Communication Technology to Support Women's Entrepreneurship in Central and West Asia
Martinez, Inmaculada; Nguyen, Thao | May 2014
Abstract
This brief gives an overview of women’s entrepreneurship in the region and describes how information and communication technology (ICT) can be used to support women in businesses.
This brief gives an overview of women’s entrepreneurship in the region, and describes (i) how information and communication technology (ICT) can be used to support business activity and overcome challenges specific to women, (ii) the barriers preventing women from enjoying the full benefits associated with ICT, and (iii) the methodology used for the regional study. Finally, it summarizes the study’s strategic recommendations for ADB and other stakeholders.
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Martinez, Inmaculada; Nguyen, Thao. 2014. Using Information and Communication Technology to Support Women's Entrepreneurship in Central and West Asia. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/595. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.PDF ISBN
978-92-9254-553-6
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978-92-9254-552-9
ISSN
2071-7202 2218-2675
Keywords
Business Economics
Economics
Regional Economic Development
Women's Education
Technical Education
Rural Education
Quality Education
Levels Of Education
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