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The private sector plays a key role in addressing gender inequalities in the STEM workforce. Browse through publications portraying the business benefits of diverse workforces and find articles, guides and tools to develop a more robust human resources strategy.

Trends and Opportunity to Advance Gender Equality in Businesses in Asia and the Pacific

The report is written for businesses in Asia and the Pacific, as well as for gender and private sector field builders (such as the United Nations, support organizations, researchers, donors, and investors), stock exchanges, policy makers, and regulators in Asia and the Pacific. It seeks to provide them with the motivation, inspiration, and recommendations to advance gender equality in the private sector.

State of European Tech 2023

This report offers insights into the forces shaping the ecosystem along with the steps that must be taken to fully realise the opportunity ahead. It highlights support for women-founders has barely moved since 2018.

Power with Full Force: Getting to Gender Equality in the Hydropower Sector

This report provides an overview of the comprehensive data collected from human resources departments of hydropower industry players regarding gender equality in the sector's workforce.

How-To: Bring More Women Online

This guide is intended to act as a resource for Internet service providers and technology companies interested in incorporating a gender-sensitive approach to their work.

Women’s Employment in Energy Sector Utilities Toolkit

This Women’s Employment in Energy Sector Utilities Toolkit is A "one-stop shop" for advice and resources on how to bolster women's employment in energy utilities.

Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC)

This website provides resources and tools including articles, publications and a legal database on the equal pay of men and women at the global level.

Four Ways to Advance Equality for Women in the Workplace

This article provides recommendations for stakeholders in the private sector on how to foster inclusive workplaces.

Bridging the Gender Gap: Amplifying Women's Leadership in Fintech and STEM

This article highlights the power of bridging gender divides in STEM for overcoming harmful gender biases through a multistakeholder approach.