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M4D - Mobile Communication for Development
Dr. Jakob Svensson & Dr. Caroline Wamala
Centre for HumanIT–Karlstad University www.kau.se/humanit
Presentation Compare, Feb 8, 2013, Karlstad
M4D - Mobile Communication for Development
- The rise and uptake of mobile communication
has been accelerating at a remarkable pace
- Especially in developing regions
Global ICT development 2000-2010
Mobile Telephony
- Over 5.3 billion connected by November 2010 - 80 % of world pop. access to mobile networks- 200 000 SMS sent every second
Developing regions are dominating
The Centre for HumanIT at Karlstad University has been a driving force in establishing M4D asan academic field by organizing the first threeInternational conferences.
M4D 2008 in Karlstad
M4D 2010 in Kampala, UgandaIn co-operation with Makerere University
M4D 2012 in New Delhi, IndiaIn co-operation with SERD – Society for Education and Research Development
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Mobile Phones and GenderMobile Phones and Gender
Failure to translate or enact the gender equalitypolicies mainly because the language is vague,general, and/or in conflict with the culturalstructures.
Mobile Phones and GenderMobile Phones and Gender
The Points of access that re-produce socialinequalities;
– Shared phones between spouses where the use of the phone is controlled by the husband
– Public internet cafes, largely frequented by men, radio etc,
– Socio-economic advantages that privilege men’s use of mobile phones
Mobile Phones and GenderMobile Phones and Gender
Strategies aimed at what is termed as the genderdigital divide that segregate girls/women to teachthem how to use and/or develop ICT without theinterference or intimidation from the men
Thank you for listening!
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