Tag: women in politics
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Women as political actors : formal criteria and informal dynamics in electing women councillors in Niger
Abstract: A quota system for women was used in the municipal council elections in Niger to enhance the representation of women councillors. This demonstrates that the decentralization process can provide women with a better access to local politics. Author(s): Tegels, José; Abdou, Maïmouna Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-04 24 p., ill., tabs SNV publications H0702-04…
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Mauritius local government gender action plan manual
Abstract: The local government (LG) gender action plan workshop manual is a product of the Training of Trainer (TOT) workshop that took place in Johannesburg in November 2007. The workshop brought together representatives of gender and LG authorities from Mauritius, Lesotho, South Africa and Namibia. Author(s): Virahsawmy, Loga Source(s): , 129 p., ill., graphs, tabs…
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Decentralisation and engendering democracy : lessons from local government reform in South Africa
Abstract: The paper shows how competing interests remain clustered around local government in ways that tend to exclude women. It also suggests that South African women do not have as secure a footing in local government structures as in other tiers of government. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , Crisis states programme working papers. Series 1;…
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Women as policy makers : evidence from a randomized policy experiment in India
Abstract: This paper explores the impact of women as policy makers in the Panchayat system in India and finds that women are more likely to be involved in local governance in villages with a reserved Pradhan. Women also tend to work for public goods that are more closely related to women’s concerns. Author(s): Chattopadhyay, Raghabendra;…
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Unappreciated service : performance, perceptions, and women : leaders in India
Abstract: This study explores the impact of reservations for women in the Panchayat system in India on the performance of policy makers and on voters perceptions of this performance. The study finds that overall, villages in which leadership is reserved for women have more public goods. Author(s): Duflo, Esther; Topalova, Petia Source(s): , 22 p.,…
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Enhancing women’s participation : learning from field experience
Abstract: This book is intended to help enhance the participation of women in Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) and other community driven development programs, using village and kecamatan facilitators KDP is a Government of Indonesia program aimed at alleviating poverty and improving local governance. Author(s): Guggenheim, Scott E.; Diprose, Rachael; Stokes, Kristen Source(s): , vi, 29…
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Promoting the participation of women in local governance and development : the case of Ghana
Abstract: This paper describes initiatives in Ghana to promote the participation of women in local governance and the role of European support. Author(s): Ofei-Aboagye, Esther Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; 18 10 p., 30 cm ECDPM discussion paper 18 Published: 2000 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ecdpm.org/Web_ECDPM/Web/Content/Content.nsf/80ba021853007405c1256c790053145c/37934f6bc08133b8c1256c6f006053b9?OpenDocument