The 20th episode of Insights Webinar rightly commemorated the International Women’s Day by focusing discussion on Investing in Women to Accelerate Digital Progress.  This month’s discussion, hosted on  March 27th 2024 featured experts in the field of Technology, Digital health and youth empowerment; dissecting issues, challenges and recommendations for improved investment in women globally. 

Panelists reiterated the important role women play in the economy of nations especially in  the area of digital technology and entrepreneurship. They however decried the gender gap that needs to be bridged if progress must be sustained. 

Other concerns raised during the webinar include; cultural challenges, social norms and patriarchal nature of societies especially in developing countries. These challenges have hindered acceleration of digital progress in women. 

In this vein, panelists also called on investors across sectors to increase investment in women as research shows that  every dollar invested in a woman business tends to yield more returns.   Finally , access to education, training  and mentoring were also highlighted as the core of support women need to accelerate the digital process. 

Host

 Tijesu Ojumu- Communications Coordinator eHA
Panelists

Motunrayo Opayinka-   Founder and CEO of Womenovate, Nigeria 

Saree Mading - Chief of Staff, Luol Deng Foundation, South Sudan