Research
USAID Digital Literacy Primer: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USAID_Digital_Literacy_Primer.pdf
Definitions, a framework, types of DL programming, and why it matters for USAID
How to embed DL into USAID’s program cycle (country and regional strategic planning, activity (project) design, and MEL/CLA
Trends by sector, including agriculture and food security:
Consider approaches that increase DL among both users with and without devices
Recognize the role of women in ag communities
Build DL through existing community structures like producer groups and coops
Consider DL activities for intermediaries like extension agents or local leaders
Users will primarily need support with information& data literacy and communication & collaboration, but also prioritize safety, particularly for those collecting farmer data
Adjust materials to the local content (format, content) to adjust to women/men, connectivity/accessibility, language, low literacy.numeracy, social and environmental realities (cultural relevance)
Includes annex with DL frameworks and resources, training guides & toolkits
See DigComp Framework on p60
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How can digital literacy be used to leapfrog women’s illiteracy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag32khMj8qw
https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2020/08/discussion-paper-the-digital-revolution-implications-for-gender-equality-and-womens-rights#:~:text=Publications-,The%20digital%20revolution%3A%20Implications%20for%20gender%20equality%20and,rights%2025%20years%20after%20Beijing&text=The%20digital%20revolution%20brings%20immense,existing%20patterns%20of%20gender%20inequality. - conceptual framework for understanding the mutual shaping relationship between gender & technology. It focuses on three areas in the digital revolution: education, work, and social/welfare services.
Policy recommendations:
Governments should ensure new technologies are developed within a regulatory framework that prioritizes, protects and promotes women’s human rights
AI governance frameworks should put gender equality at its core
Gender analysis in all tech investments
National gov’t must tackle the gender data gap
Universities, schools & other educational Educational institutions must advance the technical skills and digital literacy of women and girls
Education and training on women’s rights-compliant technology is needed for those designing, developing and using AI in decision-making.
Policymakers must examine exclusionary practices and language
Companies, particularly in the tech sector, must incorporate gender mainstreaming in human resources policy
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https://www.defindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Paper_-COL-and-Start.pdf - Paper on binary language to unbind digital literacy for the illiterate focusing on India. Includes definitions & approach.
http://uis.unesco.org/sites/default/files/documents/ip51-global-framework-reference-digital-literacy-skills-2018-en.pdf - UNESCO Digital Literacy Global Framework
Case studies
https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/resources/understanding-peoples-mobile-digital-skills-needs/ - Link to document for download that compares the mobile digital skills needs from India and Ghana, including user journeys based on rural/urban, education and other criteria.
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