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CUJPIA: VOL. 10 NO. 1, SEPT 2025

Gender Equity in Technology and Innovation: Pathways to Reducing Poverty: Paper selected from 2nd Covenant University Conference on Leadership and Development (CUCLeD), June 11-13, 2025

  • Comfort Fatimoh Sheidu
Submitted
November 2, 2025
Published
2025-09-01

Abstract

Technology and innovation are critical for producing jobs, improving the quality of life, and generating economic growth. Still, gender disparities in access and involvement in these sectors continue to impede growth. Gender equity in technology and innovation is crucial for fostering inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction. In contextualize the findings, the study uses a qualitative research design and a thorough review of secondary sources, including industry reports and policy documents. The study employed secondary data from global databases like the World Bank, ITU, and UNESCO, using thematic analysis to identify trends, patterns, insights, and relationships between gender equity in technology and socio-economic outcomes, evaluating key indicators such as women's representation in leadership roles, access to digital technologies, participation in STEM education, and involvement in the technology workforce. Hence, addressing the intersection of gender equity, technology, and poverty reduction, the study highlights the need for transformative approaches that neutralize structural barriers, encourage inclusive policies, and harness the potential of innovation to achieve sustainable development goals, eventually leading to a more prosperous and equitable society.