Más allá del acceso: el rol de la mujer panameña en la transformación tecnológica

Every fourth Thursday in April, International Women's Day in ICT is celebrated, promoted since 2010 by the ITU to encourage female participation in the field of technology. In 2025, this date will be April 24, and it represents a key opportunity to reflect on the challenges and advances in the digital inclusion of women and girls. Although STEM disciplines are fundamental to sustainable development, gender gaps persist: only 12% of research staff in artificial intelligence are women, and many face economic, cultural, and educational barriers. In Latin America, four out of ten women lack effective connectivity. Panama has promoted actions such as the “Cyberwomen Challenge” or SENACYT initiatives to encourage female participation in science and technology. However, women continue to be a minority in careers such as engineering or cybersecurity. Advancing equity requires comprehensive policies from the state, academia, and the private sector.