March 26, 2024 l  By Diana Zamora 

There is a notable increase in the development of education policies that prioritize gender equality, spanning both during and post-education periods over the last several decades. But their effectiveness causes an ongoing debate.

Results from the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) confirm the persistence of gender disparities.

Girls, for example, still outperform boys in reading while boys lead in mathematics on average across the OECD. Yet, later in the job market, women often earn lower salaries than men across OECD countries.

As women’s underrepresentation in STEM fields remains a subject of concern and lost opportunity for economies and women, all these examples require deeper inspection and hearing what the experts have to say about what should be done.

In our webinar, we’ll explore the nuanced relationship between gender disparities in education and employment and how science and technology are related to a wide variety of jobs in Creative Industries, Financial and Digital Industries as well as in Green jobs. 

Speakers will include:

• João Costa, Minister of Education, Portugal
• Laura Ripiani, Labor Markets and Social Security Division Chief IADB
• Eric Charbonnier, Analyst, Innovation and Measuring Progress Division, OECD
• Diana Zamora, Global Public Policy Director, Mastercard

The webinar will be moderated by Marta Encinas-Martin, OECD Education Gender Ambassador.

Join the conversation as we inspire change, challenge perceptions, and pave the way for a future where educational achievements seamlessly translate into equitable opportunities in the professional world.

Sign up for the upcoming webinar here.