The Female Digital Revolution

A unique insight into how the digital economy is transforming women's lives and the need to create innovative technologies ' for women' ' by women' Smartphones, digital payments, and health apps are examples of how technology is empowering women to upskill, lead, or start tech companies and live healthier and greener lives. The digital revolution is dramatically transforming the role of women in the economy delivering new opportunities to work, play, and learn. But women are missing out. Not enough innovative technologies are being developed ' by women' or ' for women', leading to untapped benefits for the female population and missed opportunities for businesses and governments to cater to half of the world's population. The Female Digital Revolution showcases the unprecedented growth of the global digital economy and its profound impact on women. Through a collection of powerful real-life stories and research, it brings to life current and future digital changes that are advancing women's careers and everyday life, while calling for action to maximize the benefits. It urges governments and businesses to start consciously thinking about women as powerful digital economic agents and highlights the need to increase female participation in all aspects of our digital economy. It implores all relevant actors-- investors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, public leaders, and the like-- to be part of the female digital revolution.