Tag: women in politics
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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…
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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