Research and Insights

Changing the narrative: Resilience of women in STEM in sub-Saharan Africa and institutional innovations to advance equity

Women pursuing postgraduate STEM education in sub-Saharan Africa face a range of structural and personal challenges

Fisher et al. (2026)

Women at the heart of Africa’s science future, from girls in STEM to systems leadership

African women are already shaping science through research, governance, data, public health, science communication, and leadership.

Gitau (2026)

From vision to impact: What closing the gender gap in STEM really means for Africa

Closing the gender gap in STEM requires moving beyond awareness and towards changes that improve how scientific systems work and who they serve

IITA (2026)

Advancing Equity in STEM Education for Girls in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Through an Intersectional Lens

Researchers have studied and examined the barriers that continue to limit girls’ participation and success in STEM education across sub-Saharan Africa

Ojong and Kareem (2025)

A Collaborative Framework for Gender-Lensed Supervision and Mentorship in East Africa

Gender-sensitive supervision and mentorship can help create more inclusive environments for women pursuing postgraduate STEM education in East Africa

Muriuki (2025)

Invisible no more: African women redefining scientific and cultural frontiers

Increasing the visibility, support, and participation of African women in science is essential to the continent’s scientific development

Fondze-Fombele et al. (2025)

Power of shared success: how can sharing success and roles of others motivate African women in STEM?

Achievements and experiences of African women already succeeding in STEM can inspire other African women to pursue STEM careers.

Babalola et al. (2023)

African women in science and development, bridging the gender gap

The gender gap in STEM, the challenges African women face, and the need for greater investment and action

Founou et al. (2023)

Gender norms ‘still block African women in science’

Researcher Hulda Swai reflects on the barriers facing African women in science and the importance of creating stronger pathways for women to participate and lead

Buqwana (2023)

Perspectives on Gender in Science, Technology, and Innovation: A Review of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Science Granting Councils and Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Progress in integrating gender into science, technology and innovation systems remains uneven across sub-Saharan Africa

Jackson et al. (2022)

Transforming Agricultural Contract Management with AgriLedger

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The State of Women in African STEM 2026