THE ROLE OF INFORMATION IN ENHANCING THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Abstract

The paper discusses the vital role information can play in enhancing the status of women in developing Countries. It highlights the critical contributions of Information Communication Technology (ICT) towards the up-liftment of the status of women in developing countries. The paper implores every woman to acquire technological skills and knowledge necessary for maximal utilization of the provision of ICT.

The paper goes ahead to encourage women and non-governmental agencies (NGOs) in Nigeria to build a network to access local, national and global information. One of the ways this can be guaranteed is for women to take advantage of the numerous benefits of ICT, especially the Internet. The paper also calls on governments to increase access to education for women and the girl-child.