Women in the rural areas of Mali
have a better perspective on the future now that they are able to use modern
ICTs. The Song-Taaba Yalgré organisation, who represent the interests of
Burkina Faso’s predominantly women shea butter producers, have taught them how
to search for information on new markets and to get in touch with potential
buyers. Thanks to the introduction to these new communication tools and skills –
including internet, email, mobile phones and fax machines - production and
sales of the famous Shea Butter have increased tremendously. And these benefits
are being felt directly and immediately by over 2000 women, some of whom are
illiterate, as well as their families.
In this short video (1:30 min), François Laureys - Country Manager at IICD, talks about using ICT for better livelihoods. Watch the video and read the complete interview.
Watch the video and read the complete interview.
impact on livelihoods sector
Using ICT for better livelihoods
In this short video (1:30 min), François Laureys - Country Manager at IICD, talks about using ICT for better livelihoods. Watch the video and read the complete interview.
Watch the video and read the complete interview.
Projects per sector
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Using ICT for better livelihoods
