More "girl power" wanted in ICT field in Europe

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Women and girls in ICT: ITU

Women leaders and innovators in information communications and technology (ICT) are meeting in New York on Thursday to promote girls' involvement in their field.

"Girls in ICT Day" is organized by the International Telecommunications Union.

Ahead of the day, Dianne Penn spoke to Neelie Kroes, a European Commission vice-president and Commissioner for Digital Agenda.

With Europe hit by a financial crisis and ICTs booming, Kroes is calling for more "girl power" in the sector.

Duration: 3’08″

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