Vera Songwe, executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, speaking at the 2018 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bali. (IMF photo)
There is a growing body of research that shows that more women in the labor force means higher economic growth, and for longer periods. And while some sectors have made progress in breaking down gender barriers, the rise of technology in others presents new challenges for women. Vera Songwe is the first woman to head the U.N.s Economic Commission for Africa, and in this podcast, Songwe says African women are especially disadvantaged in the technology sector because they often dont have access to the internet. Songwe talked to IMFs Angela Gaviria while attending the IMF-World Bank Annual meetings in Bali, Indonesia.
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Bruce Edwards produces the IMF podcast program. He's an award-winning audio producer and journalist who's covered armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters from all corners of the world. He believes economists have an important role in solving the world's problems and aspires to showcase their research in every IMF podcast.
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