How can we close the digital gender gap in Africa?

[View in browser](=.HdN4yY5nT8jHyVxLr-k_6gM13oM61-OqJicLlj21QOs) =.lmDpJwNnhdoy9DBeGcuBCKtSO91aTuuxEf5o6Dj3Sbo Dear {EMAIL}, Technology in Africa has grown in leaps and bounds Yet, inclusive participation remains a challenge as African women continue to face barriers to participating fully in the digital economy as creators and consumers of technology. As the tech sector grows there is a potential for the existing digital gender inequities to widen and exacerbate society-wide gender disparities in earnings, wealth, and leadership if [current trends](=.FSmOEPi0_lt-N1ZK5-hH0zTec-E33iGvHrdhtutvlSk)continue. In a world where digital skills are becoming increasingly valuable, excluding half of the world’s population from the digital economy is costly in terms of opportunity and economic potential. Research shows that [countries lost US$ 1 trillion in GDP](=.Hh-hWqq1N8UZe6dcT4E_KAgQQfOnkrGgiMBfAQP2_X4) due to women’s exclusion from the digital world. In West Africa, US$18.4 billion was lost in GDP in 2020 alone as a result of the exclusion of African women. But here is the good news: Closing the gap would deliver an estimated [US$524 billion increase](=.W_GIJ_TrpVtmPgDTurx5TVm-sRG4P1qb3-ubTTMZGpc) in economic activity by 2025. So, how can make this happen? Join us on Wednesday, March 27 as we bring together stakeholders in digital inclusion and technology to tackle this head-on. EduAbasi Chukwunweike - Co-Founder, Wentors - a global community dedicated to the growth of women in technology- will be speaking with other experts on the barriers to and benefits of driving digital gender inclusion in Africa Click the red button below to register now [Register here](=.6yMhOSxxm8DsY0mfJeKfriqJG7XUF-kX1oUFsXTUO2A) Best Regards, Victoria Olaonipekun Events, TechCabal Insights TechCabal 18 Nnobi Streeet, Surulere, Lagos VA 22193 Nigeria You received this email because you signed up on our website or made a purchase from us. [Unsubscribe](=.6cCOqBVr-NC4O6I1nsFCJ2m_YJeb9_NiFyQBzyy4qRI) [Sent by MailerLite](=.SUBvg0tkhwF7eoEiU-v4Wqu7Z3D-YcFvyeaq0tfbO6A)