Feb 4, 2022

Gender Equality in Digitalization

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital and data-driven transformation, globally and in Europe and Central Asia. Digitalization today permeates every aspect of our economic, political and social lives. Entrepreneurs can leverage digital technologies to scale up their businesses, citizens can make use of the mobile internet and digital devices to participate in consultations and democratic processes, migrants can use mobile money operators to send remittances back home, older people and people with disabilities can access telemedicine services more easily, and workers can take advantage of flexible work arrangements and teleworking opportunities to balance their private and public lives.

Feb 4, 2022

Harnessing ICTs for gender equality in Europe and Central Asia

The digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis has made access to technology and the ability to use, create, and shape it fundamental to economic power and potential. Pandemic conditions have given impetus to a rapidly transforming labour market, in which 90 percent of future jobs will require digital skills.

Feb 4, 2022

Key Priorities For Digitalization Of The Government Of The Kyrgyz Republic

Traditional literacy is the ability to read and write. But today, these skills are not enough. An integral part of life of modern adults and children is mobile phones, computers, tablets. It is important not just to be able to use digital devices, but to have a deeper understanding of modern technology in order to use them effectively. According to the UNDP expert report, 99.6% of the population of Kyrgyzstan aged 15 years and over are literate (can read and write). This is a good prerequisite for the rapid development of digital literacy. As the country is experiencing high external labour migration, digital occupations are a good opportunity to earn money. It was noted in the report that Internet users use their skills mainly for entertainment content, although they could use them as earning. The infographics provide examples of digital professions that can be learned in a short period of time. Digital literacy is a set of knowledge, skills and competencies that are essential for living in today's world and for safe and effective use of digital technologies and Internet resources. For more information, see the infographics and report.