A unique insight into how the digital economy is transforming women’ s lives and the need to create innovative technologies ‘ for women’ ‘ by women’
Smartphones, digital payments, and health apps are examples of how technology
is empowering women to upskill, lead, or start tech companies and live healthier
and greener lives. The digital revolution is dramatically transforming the role
of women in the economy delivering new opportunities to work, play, and learn.
But women are missing out. Not enough innovative technologies are being
developed ‘ by women’ or ‘ for women’ , leading to untapped benefits for the female
population and missed opportunities for businesses and governments to cater to
half of the world’ s population.
The Female Digital Revolution showcases the unprecedented growth of the global
digital economy and its profound impact on women. Through a collection of
powerful real-life stories and research, it brings to life current and future digital
changes that are advancing women’ s careers and everyday life, while calling for
action to maximize the benefits. It urges governments and businesses to start
consciously thinking about women as powerful digital economic agents and
highlights the need to increase female participation in all aspects of our digital
economy. It implores all relevant actors— investors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, public
leaders, and the like— to be part of the female digital revolution.