Role Of Community Information Centres In Accelerating Development
By: Dr Osei K. Darkwa
In this new knowledge-based society, access to information and knowledge have become essential resources for development.
As a continent, our future and survival depends upon our willingness to harness the new information and communication technologies. A nation unable to join this new economic order, unable to harness the power of ICT, is effectively locked out of the new global economy, and forced to remain a marginal player on the world economic stage. .
Where is the Money for Women's Rights Work on ICT?
A brief look at the funding landscape for women’s organisations working on information and communication technologies
Lucía Carrasco and Fernanda Hopenhaym, with Cindy Clark [Association for Women's Rights in Development]
In collaboration with the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID), Lucía Carrasco, Fernanda Hopenhaym and Cindy Clark focuses the findings from "Where is the money for women's right? Strategic Initiative" onto the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) and gender.
Samia Melham continues her reportage on the recent Global Knowledge conference in this article as she focuses on Women and ICT and discusses the development of policies, approaches and success stories in this area globally.
I also participated at a pre-conference event sponsored by the International Task Force on Women (ITF) and ICTs, during which I presented elements of the World Bank Gender Action Plan and our ongoing thinking to mainstream gender in (a) ICT sector analytical work and (b) ICT Lending or investments operations.
“As a woman in technology, Demystification is my goal and that is all I’m about. I love to demystify technology to the ordinary woman sitting in the market so she can also believe in herself that she can use and apply technology to her daily life and enhance her skills. Nana Yaa Owusu-Prempeh, Chief Executive Officer , TIN-IFA Ghana Limited
It is not enough for African women to be passengers or hitch-hikers on the Information Superhighway. They have to be drivers and shapers of the Internet.
Women in ICT 
In collaboration with the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID), Lucía Carrasco, Fernanda Hopenhaym and Cindy Clark focuses the findings from "Where is the money for women's right? Strategic Initiative" onto the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) and gender.
“As a woman in technology, Demystification is my goal and that is all I’m about. I love to demystify technology to the ordinary woman sitting in the market so she can also believe in herself that she can use and apply technology to her daily life and enhance her skills. Nana Yaa Owusu-Prempeh, Chief Executive Officer , TIN-IFA Ghana Limited
It is not enough for African women to be passengers or hitch-hikers on the Information Superhighway. They have to be drivers and shapers of the Internet.