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CHAPTER TEN
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 Introduction
The purpose of this chapter is to summarize the research findings, to
propose recommendations that may, in future, be used when implementing
ICTs for rural development amongst rural women, and to suggest items for
further research. The chapter is divided into an introduction, summary,
conclusion and recommendations.
The research objectives were to:
1. Explore, analyze and compare ICT development, policies and
strategies in Kenya and South Africa.
2. Audit and map ICT use amongst rural women in Kenya and South
Africa.
3. Identify the ICT information needs and e-services of rural women in
areas such as health, education, agriculture, social welfare,
entertainment, commerce and industry, in both Kenya and South
Africa.
4. Identify barriers faced by women when accessing and using ICTs.
5. Analyze and determine the ICT training needs of rural women in Kenya
and South Africa.
6. Develop and propose a model for ICT development and application for
rural women in Kenya.
10.2 Summary of the findings
The findings of the study are summarized according to the respective
research objectives and research questions.
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