Petunjuk penggunaan ICT dan persepsi masyarakat terhadap penggunaan ICT dalam kalangan usahawan wanita luar bandar (Instructions for Use of ICT and Public Perceptions of ICT Use Among Rural Women Entrepreneurs)

Abstract

At present, many countries of the world to make ICT as a key element in the economic development of local communities. ICT development begin to be expanded not only in urban areas, but ianyamenjadi focus on rural areas. Government initiatives to introduce Information and Communication Technology or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the best platform for women in business opportunities using technology to market their products. Through ICT, women should look for opportunities to harness science and technology to be more competitive and not marginalized from the mainstream of development. The study will assess the extent to which the use of ICT in rural communities and rural assess public perceptions on the use of ICT. The study will use a number of indicators that have been identified to measure the level of ICT usage among respondents. A total of 202 respondents from rural women who carry out business activities have been involved in this study. The results showed 92 percent of them use ICT equipment in their business activities and their daily activities. Based on indicators clearly show that the use of ICT ICT has begun to be accepted by society in rural areas.

Keywords: Use of ICT, rural, women entrepreneurs, use of ICT, public perception.