‘The impact of digitalization on women empowerment in the MENA region from 1992 till 2019’

Abstract

This research investigates the impact of digitalization on women's empowerment in 21 MENA countries from 1992 to 2019. The study measures women's empowerment using the Female Labor Force Participation Rate and digitalization using Mobile Cellular Subscription and Individuals Using Internet. The results suggest that mobile cellular subscription has a positive and significant impact in the short run but is insignificant in the long run. However, laws and rules in favor of women enhance their empowerment through better access and usage of digitalization, particularly using the internet. The study recommends policymakers focus on implementing laws and policies that support women's empowerment to enhance the effectiveness of digitalization in empowering women