Synopsis:
Hundreds of women's information centers and archives, their activities as diverse as their geographies, are working to strengthen the position of women. They aim to empower women, give them a voice, and keep women's history alive. By providing information specific to women, they contribute to effective policy decisions and advocacy.
This book is intended to be especially relevant to resource-poor areas and those working to include those areas in networks. It considers the impact of information technology, including the potential of electronic networking, and contains information on Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, and the former USSR. A directory of information services, an annotated bibliography, and a resource list supplement this. Published in association with KIT Publishers.
Review:
Many of the organisations and services listed are in countries which are dominated by agricultural populations, where women's information services and networking are most needed. This is a particular strong point of the book. Development Bulletin, July 1999.
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