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Engendering ICT in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's ICT sector is poised for growth in a challenging environment, driven by government commitment, vibrant private sector participation, and a young population eager to engage. Key initiatives, such as donating laptops to youth groups and improving internet access, specifically target women's empowerment. By leveraging ICT, Afghan women can gain a voice in virtual communities, access economic opportunities through e-commerce, and pursue distance learning, thus overcoming barriers imposed during Taliban rule. Greater funding and resources, particularly for mobile connectivity, are essential for fostering these transformative changes.

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Engendering ICT in Afghanistan

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  1. Engendering ICT in Afghanistan An oasis in the middle of the desert

  2. ICT in Afghanistan at-a-glance

  3. So what does Afghanistan have? • Strong commitment from GoA • Increasingly sharp demand from all sectors and user groups • A robust and vibrant private sector to feed ICT growth • A burgeoning population of youth to fill ICT labor needs

  4. Donated laptops will benefit • Shiberghan youth groups • Andkhoi HMIS for hospital • Mazar ACBAR Internet Cafe

  5. …..but we need more! • Funding for mobile phones and more internet connectivity that is easily accessible to women across the country. • Infodev can provide us with these resources with YOUR help to mobilize the funds.

  6. What are benefits for Afghan women of investing in ICT? • Voice in virtual community to join international women’s activists • Economic opportunities to market local products via e-commerce • Distance learning for those that missed out on education during the Taliban years.

  7. What’s so special about ICT for Afghan women? Empowerment: the anonymity that the internet provides makes it the ideal communication medium for women who are otherwise prohibited from public discourse.

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