Only 1 in 5 ICT professionals in Europe and Africa are women (Eurostat, 2023). This gender digital divide reflects unequal access, use, and benefits of digital technology - limiting women’s opportunities in education, employment, and financial independence.

Closing this gap benefits everyone: it fosters equality, drives economic growth, and strengthens communities. That is why the EU and Africa are joining forces for a more inclusive digital future through the EU’s Gender Action Plan III and initiatives such as the D4D Hub and Belgium’s Digital for Women and Girls.  

Watch the video to discover how partners are working together to close the gender digital divide.