Does ICT in the open university conform to the need the african women

In a lecture presented by Sir John Daniel, Assistant Director-General for EducationUNESCO, Paris, France, he referred to research done in Tanzania. During this research the question was posed to a woman if she uses the information available in the so called Open University.
Her answer was simple: " My most pressing need is not for learning thourgh technology but to find out how other technologies such as washing machines, cookers and vacuum cleaners, could help shorten the time I need to spent on housework. Only then would I have time to spend on studying"

It is clear from this that the content we post and use in ICT should be focused, especially in the African context, on wider variety of topics. The focus should not purely be on academic content, but also on social upliftment.

In order for ICT to work in Africa the cultural differences between Africa and the developed world will have to be taken into account. We in South Africa have the opportunity to facilitate this and take initiative.