Tag: women in politics
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FLOW : Funding leadership and opportunities for women
Abstract: Funding Leadership and Opportunities for Women (FLOW) is a fund that has been set up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. It finances 34 projects focusing on security, economic self-reliance and political participation in more than 100 countries. Author(s): Netherlands Source(s): , Published: 2012 Ministry of foreign affairs of the Netherlands,…
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Women in search of citizenship : experiences from West Africa
Abstract: This book provides insights into what gender inclusive citizenship means as a practice, what can be achieved when it is promoted and what role participatory action research can play. It shares the experiences of women in local communities devising ways to exercise their citizenship. Author(s): Imam, Ayesha; Kamminga, Evelien Source(s): , 127 p., ill.,…
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A gender-specific evaluation framework for the leadership development of women in local government
Abstract: A gender-specific evaluation framework is proposed to ensure that gender equality is achieved in all facets of local government in South Africa, including leadership development.The article highlights the importance of evaluating programmes aimed at leadership development. Author(s): Nkwana, H. Mapula; Dijk, H. Gerda Van Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol. 20, No. 4 p. 157-172…
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Gender mainstreaming with special reference to senoir management in local government
Abstract: Gender equality in senior management in local government in South Africa is still not achieved. In addition to education and training, equally important are mentoring and coaching which play a key role in empowering women with the necessary competencies and skills to perform in their roles. Author(s): Penceliah, Y. Source(s): , [Sabinet]; Vol. 46,…
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Bringing women into local governance : a review of enabling mechanisms in South Africa
Abstract: This article assesses South Africa’s progress in establishing a constitutional and legislative framework for engaging women in participatory democracy. Recommendations are made to ensure that more poor women are engaged in local decision-making. Author(s): Hicks, Janine Source(s): , Community development journal; Vol. 46, No. 3 p. 351-364 Community development journal Vol. 46, No. 3…
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Local governance critical for achieving development goals : key note speech
Abstract: UNDP administrator Helen Clark identifies key drivers of MDG progress with particular relevance to local governance, including gender equality in education and representation, inclusive growth, development ownership and accountability, sanitation, water supply, and energy access. Author(s): Clark, Helen Source(s): , [3] p. Published: 2011 United nations development programme (UNDP), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Analyzing women’s participation in local government : examining the role of brokers in post-war eastern Sri Lanka
Abstract: This thesis examines how capacity building and a participatory approach to incorporate views of civil society, specically of women in Sri Lanka, can be used to create social cohesion and consequently facilitate peace building and reconstruction efforts. Author(s): Oakley, Erica R. Source(s): , ix, 71 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011 Utrecht university,…
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The challenges of women participation in local governance : the case of Accra and Tamale metropolitan assemblies
Abstract: Qualitative data and statistics of female councilors from 1994 to 2006 in Tamale and Accra are used to assess the factors that may be accountable for their small numbers as compared to their male counterparts. In addition, the history and structure of local governance in Ghana is described. Author(s): Mahamadu, Abdul-Razak Source(s): , x,…