Today, February 11th, the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, against the backdrop of growing climate change concerns and health crises. This, together with the growing role of and demand for technology and digitalisation makes the demand for more hands-on the job more evident than ever before. “Individuals with advanced skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are crucial to pushing us to new frontiers as well as tackle urgent challenges. However, the potential of one group has been consistently under-harnessed in this regard: women,” observes World Bank’s Ekua Nuama Bentil, Ruth Charo,…
This Is Premium Content. Subscribe And Save On Unlimited Access With Our Best Offers!
