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Examining the gender digital divide: A case study from rural Nigeria

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  • Nico, Gianluigi
  • Azzarri, Carlo
  • Sufian, Farha D.

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Rural Nigeria, with its diverse cultural and socio economic landscapes, presents unique challenges when it comes to digital inclusion. Traditional gender roles, limited educational opportunities, inadequate infrastructure, and sociocultural norms often combine to create barriers that disproportionately affect women’s access to digital technologies. As a result, women in rural areas face significant challenges in acquiring digital skills, accessing online information and services, and participating in digital platforms, thus perpetuating the gender gap and further marginalizing women from the benefits of the digital revolution. This policy note summarizes research designed to highlight the barriers female farmers in Nigeria face in accessing technology and information so that stakeholders can work together to ensure that Nigeria’s rural women are equipped with the necessary tools and resources to thrive in the digital age and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

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  • Nico, Gianluigi & Azzarri, Carlo & Sufian, Farha D., 2023. "Examining the gender digital divide: A case study from rural Nigeria," GCAN policy notes 16, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    • Handle: RePEc:fpr:gcanpn:16
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    Keywords

    NIGERIA; WEST AFRICA; AFRICA SOUTH OF SAHARA; AFRICA; women; technology; information needs; agricultural productivity; livelihoods; digital divide; women's empowerment; market access; gender;
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