UN Women Pakistan, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), organized a Digital Startup Roundtable in Multan, Punjab, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to discuss women’s role in shaping Pakistan’s digital landscape. The event provided a platform for policymakers, tech innovators, private sector leaders, development partners, and aspiring young women entrepreneurs to share insights and strategies for advancing gender inclusion in the country’s digital transformation.
During the roundtable, participants highlighted the vital contributions women are making to technological innovation and discussed policies and initiatives to support female-led ventures. The importance of collaboration among the public and private sectors was emphasized, with a particular focus on creating an ecosystem that encourages women’s entrepreneurship in technology.
Challenges facing women in Pakistan’s digital economy were also addressed, including limited access to finance, digital skills gaps, insufficient market linkages, and persistent societal barriers. Stakeholders agreed on the need for targeted interventions and ongoing support to bridge these gaps and create a more inclusive digital future for Pakistan.
