will include at least two gender disaggregated focus groups. In the past, similar qualitative and
quantitative research has informed policy in meaningful ways – for example by highlighting the gender
gap in mobile phone access in Pakistan.
The research team, as LIRNEasia, has significant participation of women. The project leader, one senior
Research Manager, two Research Managers, two Senior Researcher, one Researcher, and one Junior
Researcher are women. The Project Advisor and one Senior Research Manager are male.
Nirmita Narasimhan (female) from the Center for Internet Society will lead the work related to ICT
access for the disabled.
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