Female STEM skills: the Puglia model for closing the gender employment gap

The gender employment gap is a global challenge in all sectors and particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Why is it important to address it from a sustainable economic development perspective? What challenges do women face from an early age? Training, awareness raising, networking and matching with businesses can be the key to overcoming them. From Puglia comes a replicable model of enhancing and attracting female talent in STEM and ICT fields.