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Female Labour Force Participation Rate in Ghana
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Value of ICT Sector in Ghana

Girls studying STEM in Secondary School in Ghana
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Women in Tech: Inspiration

The Massive spread of digital technologies is generating new opportunities for economic development worldwide- but not everybody is reaping the benefits. Digital Divides not only separate the Global North and South but also men and women- the in the gender digital divide. Only one in three people who report profiting from new technologies is a woman.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gender specific

Sub-Saharan Africa has among the widest gender gaps in mobile internet use in the world, with over 190 million women not using mobile internet services (a 37% gender gap).

The high cost of devices and data plans combined with women’s lower financial capacity to cover costs associated with digital access is a major barrier, together with low female literacy (including digital literacy), ID requirements, risk of online abuse, as well as a lack of content and services targeting women.

Excluding women from the digital world has shaved $1 trillion from the gross domestic product of low- and middle-income countries in the last decade. Without action, this loss will grow to $1.5 trillion by 2025

  • Stereotypes and unconscious bias: Women are often discouraged from pursuing STEM fields due to societal expectations and stereotypes that associate these fields with men.
  • Lack of role models and mentors: The underrepresentation of women in senior STEM positions makes it difficult for young girls to find role models and mentors who can guide and inspire them.
  • Unequal access to education and resources: Girls in many parts of the world face limited access to quality education and resources, particularly in STEM subjects.
  • Discrimination and harassment: Women in STEM fields often experience discrimination and harassment, creating a hostile and unwelcoming environment.

Gender disparities persist in various aspects of the research and technology landscape:

  • Women often receive smaller research grants compared to their male counterparts.
  • While women make up 33.3% of all researchers, they constitute only 12% of members in national science academies.
  • In cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence, only 22% of professionals are women.
  • Despite the demand for skills in technological fields, women account for only 28% of engineering graduates and 40% of graduates in computer science and informatics.
  • Female researchers often experience shorter, less well-paid careers.
  • Their contributions may be underrepresented in high-profile journals, and they may face challenges in receiving promotions.