As technology is reshaping the future at lightning speed, one question remains: Will women be at the forefront of this transformation, or will they continue to be sidelined by systemic barriers? The global skills gap is widening, and as industries scramble to adapt, the underrepresentation of women in technology not only limits innovation but also stifles economic growth. 

Recent studies have shown that only 47.7 per cent of working-age women are participating in the global workforce, with some countries reporting even lower figures. According to the WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2024, it will take the world about 134 years to reach full parity. Moreover, in 2024, Southern Asia ranked seventh globally with a gender parity score of 63.7 per cent, showing a modest 3.9-point improvement since 2006. Most of the region’s economies remained outside the top 100, with only six closing two-thirds of their gender gap. The region ranked last in Economic Participation, with a 38.8 per cent parity score, reflecting low female labour-force participation and significant leadership disparities.

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