Kofe, Susie Saitala and Taomia, Fakavae | [2006]
- Author(s): Kofe, Susie Saitala and Taomia, Fakavae
- Publisher: Pacific Islands forum secretariat (PIFS)
- Pages: 209--255
- Keywords: women, political representation, tuvalu
Findings of research conducted in Tuvalu into why there is ‘zero’ political representation of Tuvaluan women in parliament are reported. Recommendations to increase women’s representation and participation at all levels of decision making and in politics in Tuvalu are suggested.
Krook, Mona Lena | 2007
- Author(s): Krook, Mona Lena
- Publisher: Washington university in St. Louis
- Pages: --
- Keywords: women, affirmative action programmes, political participation
Quota policies have been adopted to increase women’s participation in political office. This paper surveys existing explanations for variations in quota implementation and draws on these to theorize three broad sets of factors: structures, practices, norms, that together affect quota impact.
Krook, Mona Lena and Franceschet, Susan and Piscopo, Jennifer M. | 2009
- Author(s): Krook, Mona Lena and Franceschet, Susan and Piscopo, Jennifer M.
- Publisher: Washington university in St. Louis. Department of political science [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: women, affirmative action programmes, political representation, political participation
This paper aims to take some first steps towards bridging the gap between research on gender quotas and the literature on political representation. In so doing, it presents opportunities to inform a series of ongoing debates in the broader field of comparative politics.
Krug, Barbara and Staveren, Irene van | 2001
- Author(s): Krug, Barbara and Staveren, Irene van
- Publisher: WIDE
- Pages: --
- Keywords: government budgeting, gender mainstreaming, auditing
Gender audits can help to fill the gap of asymmetric information, i.e. governments claiming that budgets are gender-neutral, in the budgetary process and they appear to be particularly helpful for parliamentarians and civil servants within ministries.
Kulkarni, Seema | 2009
- Author(s): Kulkarni, Seema
- Publisher: International knowledge network of women in politics (iKNOW politics)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: women, affirmative action programmes, political participation, popular participation
This consolidated response highlights types of positive action measures, advocacy campaigns, women’s movements, and educational opportunities that help women in traditional and conservative societies to overcome some of the barriers that they face in politics and public life.