Gender bias, discrimination in hiring and recruitment, caregiving responsibilities that cause women to on-ramp and off-ramp at different points in their careers, and workplaces that don’t have the right structures in place to foster optimal work-life balance have led to continued gender disparity in IT and the broader workforce. But as governments embrace hybrid work and digital innovation, they could become more attractive workplaces for women to start or advance their IT careers — especially for professionals who seek work tied to a meaningful mission. This brief offers actionable strategies for governments to nurture more diverse talent and advance women in IT.