CAB International
Project Title
For a SciDev.Net interview series highlighting Africa female researchers
Date
Sep. 02, 2021
Duration
12 months
Description
Women scientists have a critical role to play in Africa’s development, however, persisting gender inequality limits women contributions to addressing development challenges. According to recent data from UNESCO, only 31 percent of researchers employed in research and development in Africa are women, and few hold senior leadership positions. To address this gender gap, SciDev.Net, a science and development news organization, launched a “Role Models” series that interviews successful women scientists across the developing world. Its aim is to highlight successful women researchers and contribute to policy dialogue around barriers to women achieving senior research positions. Corporation funding will support production of 24 interviews with women scientists in partner countries in sub-Saharan Africa and dissemination through videos, a podcast, and radio.