Women's inclusion in digital: a range of experts have spoken out

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Kris Brochec, nicknamed “Digital Mama”, expert in communication, management and digital marketing
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Kris Brochec, nicknamed the “Digital Mama”, an expert in communication, management and digital marketing, says:

"Women generally wait to be given indonesia mobile database to do things, and unfortunately, digital professions are not traditionally focused on them. There are several factors that explain the underrepresentation of women, particularly Congolese women, in digital, information technology, and technical professions. The glass ceiling is quite low in Congo. Women don't dare to tackle these professions, which are said to be for men. They don't have the audacity, not because they can't, but mainly because they were never told they could. Afterwards, it's true that for some of them, things have become a necessity over time. Digital technology is a factor of social inclusion for women because it will help them take their place in society by allowing them to be more visible, more autonomous, more independent. Thanks to digital technology, women can express themselves more, more easily raise the problems and constraints that are theirs." She has the power to improve her career, to improve her employability. "

Do-justel Pianda, a woman of many hats, tech entrepreneur, digital communications consultant, web designer, international speaker, expert, facilitator of digital workshops, particularly in e-reputation, social networks, digital marketing and coordinator of "Woman code", gives her opinion:

"Educational guidance, particularly the lack of incentive for women to enter technology training, poses the fundamental problem of their underrepresentation in the digital sector. Awareness of digital careers should necessarily take on a social dimension beyond the school system, which is already lacking in this area. 40% of women turn to their parents for guidance, parents who are unfortunately under-informed about these careers. The lack of confidence in female skills is a major thorn in the side of engagement in the digital sector. I have personally found myself several times in situations where my interlocutors decide to explain simple technical concepts to me, because I am a woman. I have also noticed that certain technical training courses are naturally offered to employees and not to female employees.
In recent years, we have witnessed major technological upheavals, specifically in the fields of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, Blockchain and NFTs, DeFi... terms that still remain foreign to many women ..."


Elvy Gotienne
Director and entrepreneur in the digital communications and audiovisual production industry. A journalist passionate about media, art, and culture, she adds:

“ The underrepresentation of women in digital professions can be explained by several factors. First, there is a lack of female role models in this field, which can discourage young girls from being interested in digital careers. Second, there are gender stereotypes that are still present in our society and that can influence women's career choices. For example, digital professions are often perceived as being reserved for men, or women are often discouraged from pursuing studies in science and technology. To reverse the trend of women's underrepresentation in digital, it is important to adopt measures that encourage gender equality and create an inclusive environment that fosters women's participation in this field. Skills building: Offer training, mentorship programs, and internship opportunities to help women build their skills and prepare for digital careers. ”

Gladys Lana, Fullstack developer, automation engineer, graphic designer, founder and manager of “ Vindozia ”:

"While girls today have easier access to higher education, they are rarely pushed towards scientific studies that allow them to pursue a career in IT. This is explained by the way technologies are viewed. The stereotypes of society. To reverse this trend, we must strengthen awareness among young people, specifically girls, from the primary school cycle. This is a challenge to ensure true digital inclusion through comprehensive training provided by professionals. To promote inclusion within companies, it is essential to support the candidacy of women in decision-making positions at a time when the digital sector is one of the driving forces of the economies of the nations of the world. It is therefore necessary to further develop support programs dedicated to them, such as leadership, training in digital tools, soft skills and other fundamentals, before offering them a framework and opportunities for specialization ."