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ISSN No: 2456
International
Research
Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs with ICT
Assistant Professor,
Usha Martin University
ABSTRACT
By using ICT (information and communication
Technology) technical capabilities of women develop
their entrepreneurial capabilities & enhance social,
economic empowerment. Entrepreneurship has
emerged as an invaluable tool for economic
empowerment of women. Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) is always an
essential element in business world. The survival of
business organizations are largely depending on the
efficient use of ICTs in enhancing their
are providing women entrepreneurs many
opportunities to empower themselves in multifarious
ways. Vital issues demanding further attention is
improving the ability of women to utilize ICT
effectively and in particular for knowledge attainmen
and creation, in personal and community development
as well as socialization channel.
Keywords: Women Empowerment, Entrepreneurship,
ICT for development
INTRODUCTION
Information and Communication Technology plays
enabling roles in socio-economic development. In this
age of information society, access to advanced
technologies in the field of information and
communication has provided numerous opportunities
to make lives better. The disparity or the so called
‘digital divide’ between developed and developing
countries in terms of reaping the fruits of ICTs has
been one of the much discussed issue in the global
arena, besides the concern for ‘digital exclusion’ of
marginalized groups such as women, low income
people living in rural areas with in developing
countries are critically raised both in academic and
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International Open Access Journal
Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs with ICT
Dr. Ritushree Narayan
Assistant Professor, Computer & Information Science,
Usha Martin University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
By using ICT (information and communication
Technology) technical capabilities of women develop
their entrepreneurial capabilities & enhance social,
economic empowerment. Entrepreneurship has
invaluable tool for economic
empowerment of women. Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) is always an
essential element in business world. The survival of
business organizations are largely depending on the
survival. ICTs
are providing women entrepreneurs many
opportunities to empower themselves in multifarious
ways. Vital issues demanding further attention is
improving the ability of women to utilize ICT
effectively and in particular for knowledge attainment
and creation, in personal and community development
: Women Empowerment, Entrepreneurship,
Information and Communication Technology plays
economic development. In this
age of information society, access to advanced
technologies in the field of information and
communication has provided numerous opportunities
better. The disparity or the so called
‘digital divide’ between developed and developing
countries in terms of reaping the fruits of ICTs has
been one of the much discussed issue in the global
arena, besides the concern for ‘digital exclusion’ of
ized groups such as women, low income
people living in rural areas with in developing
countries are critically raised both in academic and
policy making levels. When it comes to utilizing
benefits of ICTs, consideration of women is always
crucial for both as women are less likely to get the
benefits from ICTs whereas ICTs have largest
potentials to benefit women. ICTs are being leveraged
and/or could be leveraged to entrepreneurship among
women as well as to help women entrepreneurs to
improve their socio-economic condition. Based on the
discussion and analysis, before conclusion the final
section would then present how ICTs can be used
more effectively to facilitate empowerment of women
entrepreneurs overcoming existing bottlenecks and
building on the on-going institutional and government
initiatives and lastly resorting to some
recommendations. Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) has become a potent force in
transforming social, economic, and political life
globally. Without its incorporation
information age, there is little chance for countries or
regions to develop. Most women within developing
countries are in the deepest part of the divide further
removed from the information age than the men
whose poverty they share. However, it i
between one and the other. ICT can be an important
tool in meeting women's basic needs and can provide
the access to resources to lead women out of poverty.
Women work two thirds of the world’s total working
hours spending mainly on growing
raising children, caring for the elderly, maintaining a
house, hauling water, etc., which is universally
accorded low status and without pay
Women’s Empowerment through ICTs
ICTs have provided a wide range of opportunities for
development of women. It is a powerful catalyst for
political and social empowerment of women.Women
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(IJTSRD)
International Open Access Journal
Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs with ICT
policy making levels. When it comes to utilizing
benefits of ICTs, consideration of women is always
th as women are less likely to get the
benefits from ICTs whereas ICTs have largest
potentials to benefit women. ICTs are being leveraged
and/or could be leveraged to entrepreneurship among
women as well as to help women entrepreneurs to
economic condition. Based on the
discussion and analysis, before conclusion the final
section would then present how ICTs can be used
more effectively to facilitate empowerment of women
entrepreneurs overcoming existing bottlenecks and
going institutional and government
initiatives and lastly resorting to some
recommendations. Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) has become a potent force in
transforming social, economic, and political life
globally. Without its incorporation into the
information age, there is little chance for countries or
regions to develop. Most women within developing
countries are in the deepest part of the divide further
removed from the information age than the men
whose poverty they share. However, it is not a choice
between one and the other. ICT can be an important
tool in meeting women's basic needs and can provide
the access to resources to lead women out of poverty.
Women work two thirds of the world’s total working
hours spending mainly on growing food, cooking,
raising children, caring for the elderly, maintaining a
house, hauling water, etc., which is universally
w status and without pay.
Women’s Empowerment through ICTs
ICTs have provided a wide range of opportunities for
of women. It is a powerful catalyst for
political and social empowerment of women.Women
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) ISSN: 2456-6470
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are directly accessing global markets through e-
commerce and are using the Internet to support their
activities with market and production information. E-
governance programmes have been initiated using
ICTs for delivering government services; in some
cases with an explicit strategy to ensure these services
reach women and others who face barriers to access
information. Women are increasingly adopting ICT
for various business related tasks like preparing letters
and memos, producing report, data storage and
retrieval, budgeting, planning and analyzing problems
and alternatives. Health educators have used the radio
to communicate information related to women’s
health. Email, online newsletters have enabled women
to communicate on a global scale, resulting in
increased collaboration to push the agenda of gender
equality. New technologies do offer remarkable
advantages in terms of ease of communication,
interaction, and efficiency in information storage and
retrieval; however they are not universally available.
New initiatives have been most effective where they
go beyond issues of access and infrastructure to
consider the larger social context and power
relations.The women entrepreneurs in the Middle East
and North Africa use information and communication
technology (ICT) for their businesses at rates well
above the per capita average worldwide . Thus,
women are extensively using ICT in making
successful business ventures.
Factors Motivating the Usage of ICT
Women entrepreneurs are being induced to
incorporate the ICT in their businesses to manage the
operations. The extensive uses of ICTs are changing
the companie’s work culture. Modern and advanced
ICT tools are very powerful in delivering quality and
contributing towards financial growth and progress.
The adoption or non adoption of e commerce, m
commerce or social media is having direct impact on
the failure, survival, growth or success of their
entrepreneurial venture. Use of ICT has become
relevant in every business sector as it brings increased
profits through business networking.ICT increases
productivity, improve job performance and enhances
job effectiveness in any businesses. ICTs allow
women entrepreneurs to sell their products in the most
profitable markets. ICT in businesses have reduced
operation costs and also enhanced market
performance. Women entrepreneurs can easily plan
their product mix and input purchases in an efficient
manner as information on prices are readily available
online. This leads to reduced broker’s exploitation and
thus, minimizes the information gap between the
market and the women entrepreneurs. ICTs open new
avenues for education, communication and
information sharing and the marketable skills of
women entrepreneurs are enhanced through training
in emails, word processing and internet.
Barriers Challenging the Usage of ICT
The main barriers in using ICT in businesses are lack
of knowledge, lack of access, the high costs of
equipments, connections, hardware and software
applications. Women are still not conversant enough
to use ICT in their businesses. This is due to the social
norms and unavailability of adequate knowledge
about computer. Availability of network infrastructure
is also a major challenge among women
entrepreneurs. Network failure and network
trafficking are the reasons for the failure of on time
communications which hampers the effectiveness of
business operations. Women entrepreneurs’ attitude,
knowledge and experience also play an important role
in adopting new technologies. The absence of
technological adequate knowledge also poses a
challenge for women entrepreneurs. Language barrier
is also an important factor. Most of the sites use
English as a medium for communications and
women’s are mostly familiar with the local language.
CONCLUSION
The ICT sector is now a growing sector for
employment, and a key factor for both national and
international development. Without the adoption of
new technology, there is a very limited scope for the
nation as well as a region to develop. Women
entrepreneurs are still unable to completely tap the
potentialities of ICT for the development of their
business. Gender gap in the digital world is still much
prevalent in the developing countries. ICT can
provide wide variety of benefits to different types of
firms. Moreover, ICT reduces business operation
costs, improves productivity and strengthens the
business firm in the market. Simultaneously, women
entrepreneurs are being faced with lots of challenges
like - ICT training, financing, social norms and
linguistic issues. Hence, Government should come up
with special policies and schemes on financial
support, infrastructural support and training facilities
in school to promote and develop the usage of ICT
among women entrepreneurs both in rural and urban
areas to make them independent .
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) ISSN: 2456-6470
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Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs with ICT

  • 1. @ IJTSRD | Available Online @ www.ijtsrd.com ISSN No: 2456 International Research Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs with ICT Assistant Professor, Usha Martin University ABSTRACT By using ICT (information and communication Technology) technical capabilities of women develop their entrepreneurial capabilities & enhance social, economic empowerment. Entrepreneurship has emerged as an invaluable tool for economic empowerment of women. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is always an essential element in business world. The survival of business organizations are largely depending on the efficient use of ICTs in enhancing their are providing women entrepreneurs many opportunities to empower themselves in multifarious ways. Vital issues demanding further attention is improving the ability of women to utilize ICT effectively and in particular for knowledge attainmen and creation, in personal and community development as well as socialization channel. Keywords: Women Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, ICT for development INTRODUCTION Information and Communication Technology plays enabling roles in socio-economic development. In this age of information society, access to advanced technologies in the field of information and communication has provided numerous opportunities to make lives better. The disparity or the so called ‘digital divide’ between developed and developing countries in terms of reaping the fruits of ICTs has been one of the much discussed issue in the global arena, besides the concern for ‘digital exclusion’ of marginalized groups such as women, low income people living in rural areas with in developing countries are critically raised both in academic and @ IJTSRD | Available Online @ www.ijtsrd.com | Volume – 2 | Issue – 3 | Mar-Apr 2018 ISSN No: 2456 - 6470 | www.ijtsrd.com | Volume International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) International Open Access Journal Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs with ICT Dr. Ritushree Narayan Assistant Professor, Computer & Information Science, Usha Martin University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India By using ICT (information and communication Technology) technical capabilities of women develop their entrepreneurial capabilities & enhance social, economic empowerment. Entrepreneurship has invaluable tool for economic empowerment of women. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is always an essential element in business world. The survival of business organizations are largely depending on the survival. ICTs are providing women entrepreneurs many opportunities to empower themselves in multifarious ways. Vital issues demanding further attention is improving the ability of women to utilize ICT effectively and in particular for knowledge attainment and creation, in personal and community development : Women Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Information and Communication Technology plays economic development. In this age of information society, access to advanced technologies in the field of information and communication has provided numerous opportunities better. The disparity or the so called ‘digital divide’ between developed and developing countries in terms of reaping the fruits of ICTs has been one of the much discussed issue in the global arena, besides the concern for ‘digital exclusion’ of ized groups such as women, low income people living in rural areas with in developing countries are critically raised both in academic and policy making levels. When it comes to utilizing benefits of ICTs, consideration of women is always crucial for both as women are less likely to get the benefits from ICTs whereas ICTs have largest potentials to benefit women. ICTs are being leveraged and/or could be leveraged to entrepreneurship among women as well as to help women entrepreneurs to improve their socio-economic condition. Based on the discussion and analysis, before conclusion the final section would then present how ICTs can be used more effectively to facilitate empowerment of women entrepreneurs overcoming existing bottlenecks and building on the on-going institutional and government initiatives and lastly resorting to some recommendations. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become a potent force in transforming social, economic, and political life globally. Without its incorporation information age, there is little chance for countries or regions to develop. Most women within developing countries are in the deepest part of the divide further removed from the information age than the men whose poverty they share. However, it i between one and the other. ICT can be an important tool in meeting women's basic needs and can provide the access to resources to lead women out of poverty. Women work two thirds of the world’s total working hours spending mainly on growing raising children, caring for the elderly, maintaining a house, hauling water, etc., which is universally accorded low status and without pay Women’s Empowerment through ICTs ICTs have provided a wide range of opportunities for development of women. It is a powerful catalyst for political and social empowerment of women.Women Apr 2018 Page: 2203 6470 | www.ijtsrd.com | Volume - 2 | Issue – 3 Scientific (IJTSRD) International Open Access Journal Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs with ICT policy making levels. When it comes to utilizing benefits of ICTs, consideration of women is always th as women are less likely to get the benefits from ICTs whereas ICTs have largest potentials to benefit women. ICTs are being leveraged and/or could be leveraged to entrepreneurship among women as well as to help women entrepreneurs to economic condition. Based on the discussion and analysis, before conclusion the final section would then present how ICTs can be used more effectively to facilitate empowerment of women entrepreneurs overcoming existing bottlenecks and going institutional and government initiatives and lastly resorting to some recommendations. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become a potent force in transforming social, economic, and political life globally. Without its incorporation into the information age, there is little chance for countries or regions to develop. Most women within developing countries are in the deepest part of the divide further removed from the information age than the men whose poverty they share. However, it is not a choice between one and the other. ICT can be an important tool in meeting women's basic needs and can provide the access to resources to lead women out of poverty. Women work two thirds of the world’s total working hours spending mainly on growing food, cooking, raising children, caring for the elderly, maintaining a house, hauling water, etc., which is universally w status and without pay. Women’s Empowerment through ICTs ICTs have provided a wide range of opportunities for of women. It is a powerful catalyst for political and social empowerment of women.Women
  • 2. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) ISSN: 2456-6470 @ IJTSRD | Available Online @ www.ijtsrd.com | Volume – 2 | Issue – 3 | Mar-Apr 2018 Page: 2204 are directly accessing global markets through e- commerce and are using the Internet to support their activities with market and production information. E- governance programmes have been initiated using ICTs for delivering government services; in some cases with an explicit strategy to ensure these services reach women and others who face barriers to access information. Women are increasingly adopting ICT for various business related tasks like preparing letters and memos, producing report, data storage and retrieval, budgeting, planning and analyzing problems and alternatives. Health educators have used the radio to communicate information related to women’s health. Email, online newsletters have enabled women to communicate on a global scale, resulting in increased collaboration to push the agenda of gender equality. New technologies do offer remarkable advantages in terms of ease of communication, interaction, and efficiency in information storage and retrieval; however they are not universally available. New initiatives have been most effective where they go beyond issues of access and infrastructure to consider the larger social context and power relations.The women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa use information and communication technology (ICT) for their businesses at rates well above the per capita average worldwide . Thus, women are extensively using ICT in making successful business ventures. Factors Motivating the Usage of ICT Women entrepreneurs are being induced to incorporate the ICT in their businesses to manage the operations. The extensive uses of ICTs are changing the companie’s work culture. Modern and advanced ICT tools are very powerful in delivering quality and contributing towards financial growth and progress. The adoption or non adoption of e commerce, m commerce or social media is having direct impact on the failure, survival, growth or success of their entrepreneurial venture. Use of ICT has become relevant in every business sector as it brings increased profits through business networking.ICT increases productivity, improve job performance and enhances job effectiveness in any businesses. ICTs allow women entrepreneurs to sell their products in the most profitable markets. ICT in businesses have reduced operation costs and also enhanced market performance. Women entrepreneurs can easily plan their product mix and input purchases in an efficient manner as information on prices are readily available online. This leads to reduced broker’s exploitation and thus, minimizes the information gap between the market and the women entrepreneurs. ICTs open new avenues for education, communication and information sharing and the marketable skills of women entrepreneurs are enhanced through training in emails, word processing and internet. Barriers Challenging the Usage of ICT The main barriers in using ICT in businesses are lack of knowledge, lack of access, the high costs of equipments, connections, hardware and software applications. Women are still not conversant enough to use ICT in their businesses. This is due to the social norms and unavailability of adequate knowledge about computer. Availability of network infrastructure is also a major challenge among women entrepreneurs. Network failure and network trafficking are the reasons for the failure of on time communications which hampers the effectiveness of business operations. Women entrepreneurs’ attitude, knowledge and experience also play an important role in adopting new technologies. The absence of technological adequate knowledge also poses a challenge for women entrepreneurs. Language barrier is also an important factor. Most of the sites use English as a medium for communications and women’s are mostly familiar with the local language. CONCLUSION The ICT sector is now a growing sector for employment, and a key factor for both national and international development. Without the adoption of new technology, there is a very limited scope for the nation as well as a region to develop. Women entrepreneurs are still unable to completely tap the potentialities of ICT for the development of their business. Gender gap in the digital world is still much prevalent in the developing countries. ICT can provide wide variety of benefits to different types of firms. Moreover, ICT reduces business operation costs, improves productivity and strengthens the business firm in the market. Simultaneously, women entrepreneurs are being faced with lots of challenges like - ICT training, financing, social norms and linguistic issues. Hence, Government should come up with special policies and schemes on financial support, infrastructural support and training facilities in school to promote and develop the usage of ICT among women entrepreneurs both in rural and urban areas to make them independent .
  • 3. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) ISSN: 2456-6470 @ IJTSRD | Available Online @ www.ijtsrd.com | Volume – 2 | Issue – 3 | Mar-Apr 2018 Page: 2205 REFERENCES 1. Women Entrepreneurships Venturing, International Journal of Human Sciences, 1, 253- 269. Rahmah H., Malaysia (1998): Adapting for the future. In I. Joshi (Ed.). Asian women in the information age: New communication technology, democracy and women, Singapore: Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) 2. Adriana, Adriana, B. (n.d.). Women in Business: the need for policies to fostering women entrepreneurshipn in Romania. 3. V, A.S. (n.d.). Women Entrepreneurship in India. National Monthly referred Journal of Research in Arts & Education. 4. Carter, S. and Cannon, T (2003). ‘Female Entrepreneurs: A study of female business owners; their motivations, experiences and strategies for success’, Department of Employment Research Paper, No.65