Multi-Dimensional Interventions of Information and Communication Technologies for Women Empowerment in Nigeria

Abstract

The paper examines the role of information and information and communication technologies (lCTs) in the socio-economic empowerment of women. It highlights the critical contributions of ICTs towards women development and empowerment. Socio- economic factors which impede women empowerment as well as social benefits of women empowerment are discussed. Finally the paper recommended team work approach involving women, government and non- governmental agencies in formulation of polices and programmes. Every woman should endeavour to acquire technological skills and knowledge necessary for maximum utilization of the provision of ICTs. Women non- governmental agencies in Nigeria should build a network to access local, national and global information, and government should increase access to education for women and the girl-child and ensure that every woman development policy has information and communication component.