El potencial de las habilidades en TIC para el empoderamiento femenino en Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract:Worldwide there is a supply and demand gap in terms of digital skills, these being understood as those related to software development, web design and engineering. Thus, organizations such as UN Women mention that 75% of the future jobs will be related to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In this regard, the Ecuadorian government has also played its role by establishing laws, international agreements, and instruments for this purpose. However, many of the efforts developed not only by the public sector but also by civil society organizations, universities, and other sectors of society are biased. The lack of a constant budget and the complexity surrounding social problems, in which women are involved due to traditions and cultural aspects constitute relevant factors for loosing empowerment. This study will focus on conducting a bibliographic review of the sources that influence female disempowerment and will try to make visible some of the initiatives, programs or projects related to ICT in the country.