The progress in technology has encouraged many in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan to see the potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for social transformation and economic growth. Policy documents reflect the hope that software exports will contribute to growth. Governments have stated a commitment to bridge the digital divide, and to this aim have set up information technology taskforces, e-governance initiatives to deliver public services, and shifted state policy from a monopolistic regime towards a competitive framework. New business models are emerging to alter the economics of hardware and connectivity, targeting rural markets. Some NGOs are using ICTs for development. However many activities and discussions around ICTs for development in the region lack a vision on how to enable women to benefit from ICTs, and interaction between the Gender and Development sector and the ICTs for Development community has been limited. This document looks at specific projects and programmes in the region which focus on women’s economic empowerment and draws lessons from these.