Tag: women in politics
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Gender and local governance in Pakistan : promoting participation through capacity building
Abstract: The participation of Pakistani women in local government is low. A comprehensive gender capacity building framework should be developed, based on capacity building and creating an enabling environment within the institutions. Author(s): Jabeen, Nasira; Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Source(s): , South Asian studies : a research journal of south Asian studies; Vol. 25, No. 2…
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Capacity for effective participation
Abstract: sl276slmult1Affirmative action measures aimed at enhancing women’s participation as political representatives in decentralised government bodies is a growing field of research and development practice. Several issues need to be addressed first, however, to realise these goals. Author(s): Mukhopadhyay, Maitrayee; Lodenstein, Elsbet; Kamminga, Evelien Source(s): , [3] p., ill. Published: 2010 European centre for development…
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Space on the mat : Pacific women in local government
Abstract: This is a networking site for Pacific Women in Local Government to exchange experiences, perspectives and ideas on ways in which local government can promote women’s voices, address women’s needs and provide opportunities for women’s political representation alongside men in consultation processes. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2010 Women in local government, [Suva] (English…
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VNG international committed to strengthening democratic local government worldwide
Abstract: The importance of gender in local government is explained. Subjects include: (1) gender sensitive leadership; and (2) how to mainstream gender related issues within the LOGO South programme. For each case, examples are given from LOGO South Gender programmes and activities. Author(s): Evertzen, Annette; Akrimi, Neila; Verhoeven, Marieke Source(s): , 32 p., ill. Published:…
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The effects of political reservations for women on local governance and rural service provision : survey evidence from Karnataka
Abstract: Evidence from India is used to qualify & quantify the role of political reservation policies for women as a determinant of rural service provision and local governance and to identify factors that constrain effective local governance & rural service provision beyond the women’s reservation effect. Author(s): Raabe, Katharina; Sekher, Madhushree; Birner, Regina Source(s): ,…
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Women’s empowerment and good governance through community radio : best experiences for an action research process
Abstract: This collection of articles seeks to contribute to the impact of community radio on governance issues especially related to gender equality and women’s rights. The publication is part of a two-year participatory action research process to address the challenges to women’s participation in democracy. Author(s): Solervicens, Marcelo Source(s): , [136] p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Water rights as women’s rights? : assessing the scope for women’s empowerment through decentralised water governance in Maharashtra and Gujarat
Abstract: The implications of decentralization of water governance in Maharashtra and Gujarat, India, for environmental democracy and gender rights are examined. The question to what extent participation in community water governance has been empowering for women representatives is addressed. Author(s): Kulkarni, Seema Source(s): , [230] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2008 SOPPECOM [etc.], [Pune…
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Why women succeed in local politics : the role of the informal to access leadership positions in Tanzania
Abstract: Local government reform in Tanzania focuses on good governance and decentralization to strengthen decision making at the district level. Women are seriously underrepresented. It was found that a history of community activism and leadership had a positive effect on the formal party selection process. Author(s): Francis, Annie Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-03 24 p.,…
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Regional expert network on local democracy [in Asia] : summary of e-discussions, September 1, 2006 – February 26, 2007
Abstract: The regional expert network on local democracy was established in 2006. In 5 e-discussions the following topics were discussed: accountable representation; women and the disadvantaged groups; electoral systems; the role of political parties; and, local elected bodies in conflict situations. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , [8] p. Published: 2007 United nations development programme] (UNDP), [New…
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Gender, local governance, and culture
Abstract: This paper examines some of the ways in which Pakistan’s local governance system attempts to create legitimate spaces for women’s political participation. Obstacles arise from an interaction of maladministration, legal ambiguities, and local customs. Author(s): Zaman, Jawziya F. Source(s): , Briefing paper : governance / UK aid, Department for international development [6] p Briefing…