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Digitalization and Gender Equality in Political Leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Diego B. P. Gomes
  • Carine Meyimdjui

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We examine the impact of digitalization on people’s perceptions of women as political leaders in 34 Sub-Saharan African countries. We find that being a social media or internet user is linked to a higher likelihood of people supporting gender equality in political leadership. However, the intensive margin of usage does not appear to be significant. Furthermore, women’s perceptions of gender equality in political leadership are more sensitive to internet and social media use than men’s. The paper recommends policies for improving ICT infrastructure and investing in technological education.

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  • Diego B. P. Gomes & Carine Meyimdjui, 2023. "Digitalization and Gender Equality in Political Leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa," IMF Working Papers 2023/122, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2023/122
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    gender; political leadership; digitalization; internet; social media; internet user; data detail; social media usage; IMF working paper 23/122; usage indicator; Social networks; Women; Gender inequality; Gender diversity; Sub-Saharan Africa; Africa;
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