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The key to these benefits is on-line education,  the access to which sets up a positive feedback loop. This review gives an overview of the digital divide, before focusing specifically on the challenges women in developing countries face in accessing the Internet. Current gender disparities in Internet use will be outlined and the barriers that potentially hinder women\u2019s access and participation in the online world will be considered. We will then look at the potential opportunities for women\u2019s participation in a global digital society along with a consideration of current initiatives that have been developed to mitigate gender inequity in developing countries. 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