Impact of women's political leadership on democracy and development : case studies from the Commonwealth
- London Commonwealth Secretariat 2013
- xii, 90 p.
Centre has two (2) copies
Describes the barriers to women's political participation and explains why the contribution of women is so crucial to democracy. Identifies established strategies- electorial reform (New Zealand), party voluntary quotes (South Africa), and legislative quotas (Bangladesh and India)- that have helped these Commonwealth of countries to meet the global target of 30 per cent and therefore effectively advance the participation of women in decision-making at all levels.
General
978-1-8429-109-5
WOMEN'S RIGHTS
CASE STUDIES
WOMEN'S ROLE
COMMONWEALTH
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
POLITICS
WOMEN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEMOCRACY
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
DIPLOMACY
01146-GG
Centre has two (2) copies
Describes the barriers to women's political participation and explains why the contribution of women is so crucial to democracy. Identifies established strategies- electorial reform (New Zealand), party voluntary quotes (South Africa), and legislative quotas (Bangladesh and India)- that have helped these Commonwealth of countries to meet the global target of 30 per cent and therefore effectively advance the participation of women in decision-making at all levels.
General
978-1-8429-109-5
WOMEN'S RIGHTS
CASE STUDIES
WOMEN'S ROLE
COMMONWEALTH
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
POLITICS
WOMEN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEMOCRACY
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
DIPLOMACY
01146-GG