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Bangladesh’s Women Rise to the Challenge with Big Ideas for Digital Innovation (2023)

Created Sep 22 2023, 6:54 AM by Veronica Del Motto
  • Bangladesh
  • Digital Inclusion

Digital gender disparities are pervasive in Bangladesh. Women make up only 14% of professionals in STEM fields, despite more women than men graduating from secondary and higher secondary schools. However, given the opportunity, Bangladeshi women are keen to innovate. As this blog post reveals, the World Bank, Women in Digital, and UNDP's Digital Innovation Challenge for Women 2023 yielded fascinating solutions to contemporary challenges in Bangladesh. Read more.