Innovative technologies for land governance can promote clear land tenure and effective land administration, reduce corruption, and support economic growth. Mobile technologies offer real-time access to information and open communication between people and government services. These technologies are revolutionizing land governance around the world; however, without additional steps to ensure that women and men equitably benefit from the technology revolution, the application of these technologies may amplify the preexisting inequalities that women face. This paper applies Toyama’s amplification theory of technology to explore women’s differential access, capacity, and perceived motivation for technology adoption and benefits. The paper proposes recommendations for ensuring that new technologies for land governance are responsive to the heterogenous needs and desires of both women and men, including developing technologies with women in mind, user testing new technologies with women, and extensive sensitization.
Authors and Publishers
Kaiser Hughes, Ailey
Dr Trent Larson, Medici Land Governance
Christopher Chrysostom, Medici Land Governance
Duane Johnson, Medici Land Governance
Yuliya Panfil, New America
Amanda Richardson, Resource Equity
Dr Jennifer Webster, University of Washington
African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences is a journal specialized in publishing research activities carried out in the field of geo-spatial sciences and land governance. It aims to encourage innovation, promote the exchange of knowledge and scientific outcomes related to its themes. The journal's target community is made-up of researchers, professors and professionals working in the newspaper field. The journal also aims to promote scientific articles and productions at the African, regional and global levels.
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African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences is a journal specialized in publishing research activities carried out in the field of geo-spatial sciences and land governance. It aims to encourage innovation, promote the exchange of knowledge and scientific outcomes related to its themes. The journal's target community is made-up of researchers, professors and professionals working in the newspaper field. The journal also aims to promote scientific articles and productions at the African, regional and global levels.