Gender Perspective In The Application Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Rural Livelihood Activities As A Strategy For Poverty Reduction In Umuahia South L.G.A
ABSTRACT
This study was on gender perspective in the application of
information and communication technology (ICT), in rural livelihood activities
as a strategy for poverty reduction in Umuahia South .XA of Abia State. The
broad objective examined gender issues in the application of ICTs on livelihood
activities. Data used in the research were obtained thrnl!ah the use of'
structured questionnaire and personal interviews with rural farmers. The
analytical tools used were descriptive rtatictic such a simp! percentage and
probit regression analysis. ICT index have a positive coefficient, and were
statistically significant at 1°/a. They have played a vital role in the use of
ICT. Some of the constraints in the use of ICTs include lack of electricity,
lack of access to infrastniciures, illiteracy etc t was reconmer.d ed iht
adequate supply of electricity should be provided for maximum use of ICT, and
that government should encourage locally assembled computers to enable more
people to have access to the use ICTs at a reasonable cosl.
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GODSWILL, O (2021). Gender Perspective In The Application Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Rural Livelihood Activities As A Strategy For Poverty Reduction In Umuahia South L.G.A. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Apr 20, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/gender-perspective-in-the-application-of-information-and-communication-technology-ict-in-rural-livelihood-activities-as-a-strategy-for-poverty-reduction-in-umuahia-south-lga-7-2
OKORO, GODSWILL. "Gender Perspective In The Application Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Rural Livelihood Activities As A Strategy For Poverty Reduction In Umuahia South L.G.A" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 29 Oct. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/gender-perspective-in-the-application-of-information-and-communication-technology-ict-in-rural-livelihood-activities-as-a-strategy-for-poverty-reduction-in-umuahia-south-lga-7-2. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
OKORO, GODSWILL. "Gender Perspective In The Application Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Rural Livelihood Activities As A Strategy For Poverty Reduction In Umuahia South L.G.A". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 29 Oct. 2021. Web. 20 Apr. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/gender-perspective-in-the-application-of-information-and-communication-technology-ict-in-rural-livelihood-activities-as-a-strategy-for-poverty-reduction-in-umuahia-south-lga-7-2 >.
OKORO, GODSWILL. "Gender Perspective In The Application Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Rural Livelihood Activities As A Strategy For Poverty Reduction In Umuahia South L.G.A" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 20 Apr. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/gender-perspective-in-the-application-of-information-and-communication-technology-ict-in-rural-livelihood-activities-as-a-strategy-for-poverty-reduction-in-umuahia-south-lga-7-2