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Understanding the Digital Gender Gap in Urban Mozambique: A Qualitative Case Study of Maputo

SDGs Impacted

MUVA is a social incubator elaborating innovative approaches to support women’s economic empowerment. The organization’s approach enables young women to gradually learn about and use technology and computers as they create their own products. This helps them gain the confidence and skillset to work in ICT fields and unleash their entrepreneurial potential. In this research you will find a spotlight of the work done by MUVA for young people’s digital inclusion in urban Mozambique, examining not only questions of access and how, where and with what devices young people can get online, but also questions about usage and the way in which digital access (or lack of it) can affect young people’s economic opportunities.

Impact / Outcome
Since the MUVA Tech project began, over 200 young women have been trained in Mozambique’s larger cities of Maputo, within the neighborhood of Chamanculo and surrounding areas, as well as Beira, within the Munhava and Chipangara neighborhoods. Employers who hired MUVA Tech participants are impressed with their positive attitude, ability to work in teams and willingness to learn.
Funding sources
Private
Key Metrics
Offer career counselling and professional development for women
Locations
Africa, Mozambique
Sector
IT and Communications (ICT)
Intervention lever
Policy
Operating model
Fully private
Target population
Women & girls
Year published
01 January 2020

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A World Economic Forum Initiative