SITUATION ANALYSIS REPORT
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2024-11-04
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British Council & HERizons
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Gender inequality in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector is a global issue that limits the participation of women, contributing to a persistent gap in the industry's workforce and leadership roles. Women remain significantly underrepresented despite the growing demand for digital skills and technological innovation. The underrepresentation of women in ICT can be traced to multiple root causes, starting with educational barriers. From a young age, societal stereotypes often discourage girls from pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, which are foundational to ICT. Girls are less likely to receive encouragement or resources to develop their technical skills, which leads to fewer women enrolling in ICT-related courses at the higher education level.
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Project HERizons contributes to bridging the gender gap by integrating a gender lens into technology education to produce enterprising women graduates capable of securing employment in Kenya's fast-growing digital technology industry. Known as the Silicon Savannah,1 Nairobi has become a key global player in the technology industry over the last few years. The Kenyan ICT (Information and Communication Technology) sector has experienced significant growth over the past few decades, propelled by technological advancements and government initiatives promoting digital innovation.2 Kenya has emerged as a regional leader in ICT, with a vibrant tech ecosystem characterised by start-ups, innovation hubs, and a growing number of tech-savvy individuals.
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Kimani F, et al