Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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During SiGMA South Asia in Colombo Sri Lanka, Ansh Pandey, Reporter at SiGMA News, sat down with Sanali Kaushalya, Country Director & Ambassador of Women in Tech Sri Lanka, to explore the realities facing women in the South Asian tech ecosystem. Sanali shares insights into why women remain underrepresented in leadership roles despite strong STEM participation, highlighting cultural barriers, workplace challenges and gaps between policy and practice. The conversation also covers mentorship, inclusive work cultures and emerging opportunities for women in AI, fintech, health-tech, ed-tech and data science across Sri Lanka and the wider region.

Video Chapters:
0:00- Introduction
0:10- Women's underrepresentation
1:25- Cultural barriers
2:25- Empowering women
4:20- Inclusive work cultures
6:15- Flexible work policies
7:25- Key tech opportunities

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