Eventos
Women in ICTs, Ministerial roundtable
2012, October 16

Dubai, ITU TELECOM World

10:30 to 12:00 Local Time (AST)

07:30 to 09:00 GMT

 

 

http://yourspace2012.itu.int/events/itu-telecom-world-2012/sessions/women-in-icts

In the words of the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, equality for women and girls is not only a basic human right, but also a social and economic imperative. Educated, empowered women create productive, strong economies; societies where women are fully represented are more peaceful and stable. ICTs are an essential tool for the social and economic development of women and girls, providing education, promoting literacy, improving access to health care and participation in government and civil society. Women then reinvest in families and communities, multiplying the benefits of investment. How can women and girls at the bottom of the pyramid be connected to ICTs and broadband networks? What best practices are in place for women to be trained in e-skills, set up online businesses and engage meaningfully in social, economic and political activity?

Speakers

  • S.G. Presidence de la Republique
    Gabonese Republic
  • Ministre
    Min. de la Com., des Télécom.
    Senegal (republic Of)
  • Moderator
    Secretary-General
    International Telecommunication Union
    Switzerland
  • Panellist
    Special Advisor for Competitiveness and Knowlegde
    Ministry of Finance and Economy
    Serbia
  • Panellist
    Secretary General
    ictQATAR
    Qatar
  • Panellist
    Special Envoy For Itu Child Online Protection
    United Arab Emirates
  • Panellist
    Secretary General
    Arab Information and Communication Technology Orga
    Tunisia
  • Panelists
    Minister
    Federal Ministry of Communications Technology
    Nigeria (federal Republic Of)