Building Bridges: Strategies for Achieving Gender Inclusivity in Science, Technology, and Innovation
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Achieving gender parity in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) requires a strategic roadmap. The Gender STI Project developed an action plan for gender-inclusive policies, aiming for global implementation to advance equality.
Area Of Science
- Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policy
- Gender equality research
- International cooperation in research
Background
- Global Gender Gap Report 2023 indicates 131 years to achieve parity.
- European Gender Equality Index 2023 shows slow progress, with only 2% nearing equality.
- Existing initiatives require comprehensive gender-inclusive perspectives and governance support.
Purpose Of The Study
- To advance gender equality in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI).
- To develop recommendations for implementing gender-inclusive policies in research.
- To create a strategic roadmap for gender-sensitive strategies in international STI cooperation.
Main Methods
- Utilized an interdisciplinary approach within the Gender STI Project.
- Employed Design-Thinking methodology for generating and refining recommendations.
- Collaborated with international experts to prioritize strategies.
Main Results
- Developed an action plan for implementing gender-sensitive strategies in international STI cooperation.
- Generated, prioritized, and refined recommendations to reduce the gender gap.
- Secured endorsement from the European Commission for the action plan.
Conclusions
- The action plan provides a valuable tool for addressing the gender gap in STI.
- The endorsed plan is suitable for implementation in Europe and globally.
- This initiative contributes significantly to advancing worldwide gender equality in STI.
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