Engendering Access to STEM Education and Careers in South Asia

by Namrata Tognatta, Shobhana Sosale, Graham Mark Harrison

Building a skilled and diverse science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce is crucial for economic development, cross-border trade, and social inclusion in South Asia. However, underrepresentation of girls and women in STEM education and careers remains a persistent issue. What kinds of macro and micro socioeconomic interventions are needed to increase girls' and women's access to and participation in STEM education and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1464819661
• ISBN13: 9781464819667
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 75 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"