Women Leading Innovation in Technology: A View from Peru and the World

unconscious The world of technology, women are emerging as key leaders in fields such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and robotics. as Technological innovations To transform the society, it is necessary to think about the fundamental role that women play in this area. In this article, we explore how women are leading the way in technology, using the Peruvian context and some revealing global data as examples.

According to a study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), globally, only 10% of women choose to study in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). This disparity is mirrored in Peru, where only 29% of science and technology workers are women. These numbers reveal a significant gap in gender representation in fields critical to innovation and technological advancement.

A 2019 lab study indicates that the percentage of women who want to become web programmers is even lower. In Latin America, only 10% of women are able to enter this area. In the particular case PeruThis digit has been reduced to 8%. These data demonstrate that the gender gap persists in certain technology sectors.

Looking at the panorama of scientific research, Peru’s National Register of Science, Technology and Technological Inventions (Renacid) shows that women represent only 31.86% of the total scientific researchers registered in the country until 2023. One in three Peruvian researchers are women. Although this percentage is in line with the world average, the Peru This lags behind other Latin American countries such as Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, which have over 45% female representation in scientific research.

from Women in Technology, our mission is to promote inclusion and empowerment of women in technology industries. In a world where technology is present in all walks of life, women are also joining this trend. However, we recognize the gender gap in this industry and need to find solutions that involve the entire community to achieve tech workforce equality.

That’s why Women in Tech is having its celebration Peru, women are underrepresented in technology. We seek to implement strategies that encourage interest in technology from an early age. Our focus is to build skills and confidence in women and empower them to succeed in the technology industry.

Overall, despite challenging gender representation statistics, women play an important role in technological innovation around the world, including in Peru. It is imperative to continue to promote equal opportunities and empower women so that they can meaningfully lead and contribute to the technology industry. In this journey towards a more equal future, women in technology are committed to making a difference.