M. A. Agyepong, G. Yamson, O. A. Baffour, Hammond Kwarteng Oppong, Akosua Agyakomah Mireku
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Women, ICT Usage, and Structural Transformation in Ghana: a Study of
Manya and Yilo Krobo Municipalities
Purpose –– The study examines women's participation in structural transformation and how ICTs are used in processes that support business enterprise using the current penetration rate of (ICTs) in the Ghanaian economy.
Methods –– A case study approach was adopted to investigate how women have used ICT to chart structural transformation in Ghana within the Manya and Yilo Krobo Municipalities.
Findings –– The study identified that significant challenges confronted women in their quest to use ICT, ranging from the high cost of equipment and data, to a high illiteracy rate, and unstable internet connections, among other things.
Conclusion and Recommendation –– The study's findings revealed that some female educators and entrepreneurs in municipalities had adopted ICT to advance their businesses. It is recommended that the Assemblies should invest in public education initiatives as well as in specific ICT training and capacity building for women.
期刊介绍:
IJESD addresses matters related to environment and sustainable development, paying special attention to relevant issues in developing countries while reporting on the latest environmental trends in industrialised nations. Its range of themes encompasses ecological studies, field research, empirical work and descriptive analyses on topics such as environmental systems, environmental policies and politics, environmental legislation, environmental impact assessment, water and energy related issues, and sustainability. Other matters related to or which influence the international debate on sustainability will be also considered. Topics covered include: -Global environmental issues- Agenda 21- Energy, water, recycling, waste management- Environmental reports- Environmental policies and action plans- Environmental systems- Environmental legislation- Environmental impact assessment- Sustainable development approaches and methods.