Background Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has become a catchword with different interpretations and viewpoints even

among experts. ICT involves all the technology that facilitates the processing, transfer and exchange of information and communication services. In principle ICTs have always been available since the advent of the printing press. The only difference is that from the late twentieth century, rapid advances in technology changed the traditional ways in which information was processed, communications conducted, and services available. ICT`s development differ in different countries. The developed countries have good infrastructure and are the main user of the advanced technology brought by the development of ICT. In the developing countries the level of ICT development is still very poor and many of them are not enjoying the benefits of a well functioning information and communication technology system except for few countries like Republic of South Africa, Egypt, China, India Algeria, and Brazil (the second world countries). Most developing countries are characterized with very poor ICT`s infrastructure, lack of professionals and the gender digital divide. ICT facilities in most countries have been concentrated in urban areas and are not of easy access. For example, in Tanzania ICT is concentrated in Dar es Salaam, the commercial capital with little deployment or access in other urban centers or in rural areas. Despite its slow growth and adoption, ICT`s in these countries are gender imbalanced. The number of women who participate in ICT activities in Tanzania is very low compared to that of men, Most of women who are involving themselves in ICT activities only works with Microsoft office application such as Microsoft word and excel and they dont have any addition knowledge in computer. This is the problem which will be provided with a solution by the end of this research. Statement of problem There is a gap/demarcation between man and women in adaption and usability of ICT in Tanzania though government and many other NGOs put effort of ICT on empowering women, still the problem of inferiority complex in most women makes them regard themselves that they are not capable as men which is not true. (Reasons / facts). ICT policy is currently being made

and implemented all over Tanzania, but the authors argue that this is happening mostly in the absence of clear knowledge about the ways gender inequality and ICTs are impacting each other and that by becoming alert to a gender dimension in ICT developments at an early stage of the information revolution, we may be able to prevent greater scaled undesirable effects in the future. Main Objective and Study This research aims at uncovering the underlying reasons that accelerate the slower adoption of ICT to women than men in Tanzania it will also suggest solution /ways to address/solve this problem. Specific Objectives

To identify the awareness of women towards engagement in ICTs development. To assess the Contribution of ICT in women development To examine challenges facing women in using ICTs. To assess the effectiveness and efficiency of national policies on women with the development of ICTs

Research Question

To what extent do women aware on ICT development? What are contributions of ICT toward women development? What are challenges encounter women when using ICTs? To what extent do national policies contributes on women with the development of ICTs?