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Mentorship will provide a clear pathway to STEM careers for young girls

Despite various interventions in STEM, gender gaps in science and engineering still exist. [iStockphoto]

The need for the participation of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) cannot be overemphasised. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are tools for economic development, both nationally and globally.

So, equipping women and girls with technical, analytical and scientific skills helps them to become more economically productive.

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