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Name : AHMED, elrashied
Date : December 13, 2017
Organization : National Telecommunications Corporation - NTC
Country : Sudan
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Contribution : 1- As an internet public policy: All of ICT stakeholders must work together to give women affordable internet access and digital literacy with smart devices.

2- To promote women access in the areas of SMEs by adapting ICT technologies , better chances in Micro-finance schemes have to provided to them so that they can achieve greater contribution in the digital economy .

3- Tailored job descriptions, gender-balanced applicant quotas and balanced recruitment panels are representing appropriate sources and mechanism for women participating in the digital economy. Moreover, annual statistics of women SME- owned projects should be reported and reviewed by the concerned ministries.

4- To foster the role of women in Sudan, all Initiatives and Innovation in SMEs managed by women should be awarded and encouraged by the government.

5- Formal planning, sponsoring programs and gender-specific training are some examples of challenges that encounter the government to address. Therefore, phase-back programs to fill the talent pipelines are required, particularly at management levels which will be the most relevant role for the government to play .

6- Furthermore, awareness and outreach programs to equip young girls and women with the skills and inspiration needed to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and relevant qualifications.

Attachments : Bridging the Digital Gender Divide - Sudan Coments.docx