Gender, ICTs and Agriculture

Abstract

This report examines the digital divide that exists between developing nations of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific and the rest of the world. The report highlights the following issues: Gender, ICTs and agriculture for rural development in ACP countries Overview of the major gender issues within agricultural and rural development Current background to ICTs and agricultural development Important gender issues in ICTs in developing countries Key initiatives around the world relevant to gender responsive use of ICTs for rural development Efforts, ideas and recommendations on gender, information, communication and agriculture in ACP countries generated to date by CTA and its stakeholders Suggestions for CTAs efforts to mainstream gender in its strategy and actions for the future.