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Assista – Mulheres na liderança tecnológica
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Recent studies show that only 42 percent of working-age women participate in the global workforce. In some countries, this figure is even lower, meaning there is only one woman employed for every two men. While emerging economies have seen an increase in female labour force participation over the past decade, progress in advanced economies has been slower due to a mix of economic policies and a lack of incentives for women to re-enter the workforce. Despite these advances, women remain underrepresented, making up just 42 percent of the workforce and less than a third of leadership roles.
Dr. Jane Thomason, a leading voice in blockchain and emerging technologies, called on women across the globe to step forward and lead in the tech industry. Speaking with SiGMA TV, Thomason emphasised the need for visible female leadership in the space.
“What I’m looking for is really accomplished women who just can shine by their example and show that it’s possible to be successful in tech,” Thomason said. She believes that visibility and representation are vital to empower more women to enter and thrive in technology sectors.
Overcoming barriers with mentorship and community
Thomason underscored that a major barrier for women in tech is not always external but often internal, centred around confidence, knowledge, and networking. “Sometimes it’s their own lack of confidence or their own lack of knowledge, or their own lack of a network,” she said. “We need to give them those kinds of networks, those kinds of mentors.”
Thomason pointed to the flexible nature of technology jobs as one of the key attractions for women. “You can do it from home. If you have family, you can do it when the kids are asleep. It’s not something where you must be nine to five sitting in an office,” she said.
Moreover, she challenged the traditional idea that a university degree is essential for a career in tech. “You can have skills to work in tech that don’t require a university degree,” she noted. “With software development, 3D rendering, and new skills needed for emerging technologies, you can learn that at home on an internet platform and sell those skills globally.”
Creating the conditions for growth
Thomason pointed out that technology creates immense opportunities for women, particularly through digital inclusion. “We have a huge potential workforce of women that we can enable with skills,” she said.
However, training alone is not enough. “You can train a million people, but if you’re not matching them to jobs, they can’t work,” Thomason said, urging governments and employers to work together on practical workforce integration.
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