Professionals from science, technology, engineering, or mathematics backgrounds are contributing to global development projects all over the world. While these fields still tend to be male-dominated, there are many women drawing upon their STEM expertise and leading development projects and teams.
Three of these women spoke to Devex about how they came to work in global development and carved out successful careers. They shared insights on what skills helped them overcome challenges and tips for succeeding as a woman in STEM in the development sector.
Here are six key takeaways from the event.