Access to ICT education for girls and women in rural South Africa: a case study

Abstract

This paper describes the impact of socio-economic factors on girls and women’s access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education and training in a rural South African environment and recommends strategies for improved access to ICT education and training. The study was undertaken through a case study conducted in the Mootse village in the Elandsdoorn area of Mpumalanga province, South Africa.