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Why gender diversity in innovation matters
There is still much work to be done to fully harness the ingenuity and creativity of women. Addressing the intellectual property gender gap can help cultivate a diverse and vibrant innovation ecosystem.
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One of the key benefits of gender diversity is an enriched company culture, which leads to improved decision making.
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Rahayu Mahzam
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Can you imagine life today without Wi-Fi, electric water heaters and windshield wipers? These are some of the things that bring us great convenience, but that we take for granted.
That they exist speaks to the power of innovation and creativity – the twin engines of economic growth and improvements in our quality of living. There is another thing that is common to all three products – they were invented by women.

