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In order for the training to be effective amongst rural women, it was found
that the following factors need to be taken into consideration:
• Training needs assessments have to be conducted in order to
determine the set of knowledge the women need most
• Training has to be geared towards economic empowerment
• Training should be conducted within the community to enable
individuals to perform family duties in the evening
• Needs surveys have to be conducted in order to establish the training
needs of the pa rticipa nts
• Training has to be relevant in terms of the daily activities carried out
by women. In other words, participants have to be trained according
to their occupational needs - as an example, small and medium scale
entrepreneurs (SMME's) would require training in records
management, in addition to other training needs (Women'snet)
10.2.6 Conceptual model for ICT development and application for
African rural women.
How can ICT initiatives be developed and applied, particularly amongst
women in rural areas?
Which factors are critical for the success of an organization that works
with rural women and leTs?
Which are the key areas of activity that should receive constant and
careful attention in projects that work with rural women and ICTs?
The development, management and implementation of ICT initiatives is an
ongoing debate, particularly in African countries. It was established in
chapters 8.4.9, 8.4.10 and 8.4.11, that ICTs are necessary tools in
development and when used appropriately, can contribute towards
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