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) Support the implementation of ICT technical training programmes for
women, and women's access to higher-level training in technical expertise
and repair services.
c) Examine the role that existing local and national level women's NGOs
can play in ICT distribution, training, and support in partnership with
technology providers.
d) Ensure appropriate ongoing follow up technical support and training.
This includes women-specific training, free training, links with ongoing user
support, and mentoring (women supporting women) in communities.
e) Encourage training and workshops on proposal writing and the
language, style and methodologies that are generally accepted by donors
and agencies.
f) Ensure that technical training, access and delivery systems, and
technical occupational arrangements are flexible enough to adapt to
women's schedules or childcare responsibilities.
g) Explore the potential of using ICTs for women's education through
distance learning, CD-ROMs and other ICT-related opportunities.
h) Develop school curricula that encourage girls to enter technology and
science related fields - e.g., the Gender and Science and Technology
Association (GASAD has regional African members who can be consulted for
strategies and curricula information on science education for girls and
women.
i) Encourage women to feel at ease with the use of new technologies,
especially computers. Women need to be encouraged to feel confident in
their ability to use ICTs productively.
j) Focus on thematic ICT activities that provide tangible benefits of
participation. These include:
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