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ii. Skills and Technological Transfer
International oil and gas and mining companies should be at the forefront of spearheading the need to address the skills gaps that could ensue
due to automation, as such efforts would aid in fulfilling their local
content requirements.
Companies can prepare curriculums that are sector focused and infuse
them into STEM-based courses. Upon completing, the students can be
attached to the companies for the experience. Such tailor-made training
courses will encourage the uptake of women, who in turn will acquire
the skills and knowledge, and levels the playing field to access the highly
competitive technology-based jobs. Investing in training and reskilling
programmes for women in technical and vocational training will allow
for professional and business development and reignite return to work.
iii. Investing in Internet and Mobile Infrastructure
Unlimited, reliable and low-cost internet connectivity is the backbone
to technological advancements.
66 The internet has created an explosion
of new possibilities through free and open content, creating a global
learning environment.
For people in developing countries, the cellphone is the main getaway
to the internet. This has enabled the growth of complex mobile ecosystems of services and applications which has improved access to educational platforms.
67
Private sector participation in internet infrastructure will provide
women with easy access to a myriad of skills and knowledge that will spur
innovation and increase productivity.
68 The availability of technology
will allow society to address digital inclusion issues and create a skilled
woman.
66 Laura DeNardis, ‘Introduction: The Shifting Geopolitics of Internet Access’ in The Shifting
Geopolitics of Internet Access: From Broadband and Net Neutrality to Zero-Rating (Centre for
International Governance Innovation 2017), 1–4.
67 De Nardis (n 66).
68 Ibid.
A. Lugonzo and K. Chege
ii. Skills and Technological Transfer
International oil and gas and mining companies should be at the forefront of spearheading the need to address the skills gaps that could ensue
due to automation, as such efforts would aid in fulfilling their local
content requirements.
Companies can prepare curriculums that are sector focused and infuse
them into STEM-based courses. Upon completing, the students can be
attached to the companies for the experience. Such tailor-made training
courses will encourage the uptake of women, who in turn will acquire
the skills and knowledge, and levels the playing field to access the highly
competitive technology-based jobs. Investing in training and reskilling
programmes for women in technical and vocational training will allow
for professional and business development and reignite return to work.
iii. Investing in Internet and Mobile Infrastructure
Unlimited, reliable and low-cost internet connectivity is the backbone
to technological advancements.
66 The internet has created an explosion
of new possibilities through free and open content, creating a global
learning environment.
For people in developing countries, the cellphone is the main getaway
to the internet. This has enabled the growth of complex mobile ecosystems of services and applications which has improved access to educational platforms.
67
Private sector participation in internet infrastructure will provide
women with easy access to a myriad of skills and knowledge that will spur
innovation and increase productivity.
68 The availability of technology
will allow society to address digital inclusion issues and create a skilled
woman.
66 Laura DeNardis, ‘Introduction: The Shifting Geopolitics of Internet Access’ in The Shifting
Geopolitics of Internet Access: From Broadband and Net Neutrality to Zero-Rating (Centre for
International Governance Innovation 2017), 1–4.
67 De Nardis (n 66).
68 Ibid.