African women in science and development, bridging the gender gap
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13117928 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Luria Leslie Founou (0000-0002-3874-8175, Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation), Kaunda Yamba (0000-0003-1777-8305, University Teaching Hospital), Vinie Kouamou (0000-0003-3531-7780, University of Zimbabwe), Esther Eyram Asare Yeboah (0000-0003-3967-5980, Central University), Binta Saidy (0000-0002-1592-2716, MRC Unit the Gambia), Lalia A Jawara, Haddy Bah (University of The Gambia), Bissoume Sambe Ba (Environment and Development Action Third World), Mabel Kamweli Aworh (0000-0003-4213-6929, African Field Epidemiology Network), Saffiatou Darboe (0000-0002-4711-3307, University of The Gambia, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Pages | 100528-100528 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-21 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | World Development Perspectives (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2452-2929 • E-ISSN: 2468-0532 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.wdp.2023.100528 |
| OpenAlex | W4386064838 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 3 |
Science and technology play a fundamental role in driving social progress and economic growth in today’s rapidly evolving world. Yet, despite considerable advancements, the gender gap in science remains a harsh reality, particularly for African women. This inequality directly impedes their invaluable perspectives and contributions to scientific advancements and innovations. Africa’s development requires significant investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and leadership. This opinion piece delves into the gender disparity prevailing in STEM, emphasizes the challenges that African women experience, highlights the immense potential that African women possess, and finally advocates for immediate efforts to bridge this gap
Bridge (graph theory · Bridging (networking · Computer security · Demographic economics · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Engineering ethics · Gender gap · Inequality · Political science · Career Development and Diversity · Computer Science · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Engineering · Medicine · Science, Research, and Medicine
| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |