Role of Digital Skills as Strategy for Women Empowerment

Abstract

This qualitative study was conducted to (a) examine the role of digital skills for women empowerment in Pakistan; and (b) identify the challenges faced by women having [low education level] in using digital platform for employment. The study used focused group interview(s) of the participants women who were digitally skilled and running some sort of online business. The study concluded that digital skills to enabled women to become financially independent, and to extend and strengthen their social networks. They have become empowered to play important roles in family and society. They can address their socio-cultural challenges and are respected in their families and society. However, they need training to use digital platforms properly, government support, and access to affordable technology to promote empowerment.