The involvement of girls and women in the development of science and technology is vital to achieving sustainable development goals in Africa. Identifying the barriers preventing their participation and mapping strategies to overcome these barriers could proffer the way forward, explains Francisca N. Okeke
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Okeke, F.N. Science and technology development in Africa needs women. Nat Hum Behav 4, 1218 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-020-00960-2
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