The Impact of Women's Political Leadership on Democracy and Development

The Impact of Women's Political Leadership on Democracy and Development

Author: Editors4change Limited

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Published: 2013

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9781848591677

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Describes barriers to women's political participation and explains why women's inclusion is crucial to democracy. It identifies strategies - electoral reform (New Zealand), party voluntary quotas (South Africa), and legislative quotas (Bangladesh and India) - that have helped to advance the participation of women in decision-making at all levels.