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ICT4D: GENDER AND ICT in REFUGEE CAMPS

Explore the intersection of gender, ICT, and self-reliance in Dadaab, Kenya's refugee camp, addressing gender inequality and economic opportunities through innovative digital solutions. Learn about organizations like Spider, ITU, UNHCR, and Oxfam working on empowerment programs.

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ICT4D: GENDER AND ICT in REFUGEE CAMPS

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  1. ICT4D: GENDER AND ICT in REFUGEE CAMPS Tumaini Shoo Sydney Tan 1

  2. WHAT IS THE RESEARCH AREA AND WHY? • Refugee Camp in Dadaab, Kenya • Gender and Development (GAD approach) • Economic Opportunities for Self-reliance 2

  3. WHAT ARE THE KEY PROBLEMS THAT ARE BEING ADDRESSED AND BY WHAT ORGANIZATIONS? • Gender Inequality: Prevalent among East African nations; low (if any) male participation/cooperation in women empowerment. • Geographic Concentration and Isolation: Refugee camps have high density & are situated far from capital/urban cities. ____________________________________________________________________________________ • Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions (Spider): “Digital baskets” in Rwanda for e-business • International Telecommunication Union: Programs utilizing GAD approach, Connecting rural and urban residents through ICT • United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees • UNCTAD:Women’s Entrepreneurship Development • Oxfam: “The Pink Phone Project” 3

  4. WHAT GAP DO YOU SEE AND HOW DO YOU PROPOSE TO FILL THE NEED? Possible Gaps and Our Solutions: • Dependence on short-term foreign aid • Handicrafts for self-reliance • Deprivation of economic opportunities • Creation of online market for goods • Equal Distribution • Use of tablets to reduce exclusivity of devices • Gender Inequality • GAD Approach: promotion of men’s participation in women’s socio-economic integration by working hand in hand with women in camps • i.e. photos and videos 4

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