Title: Women's political participation and good governance : 21st century challenges

Authors: Hamadeh-Banerjee, Lina

Place: [New York, NY]

Publisher: United nations development programme (UNDP)

Year: cop. 2000

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Subject: Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: women, political participation, governance, panchayat, social movements, violence, india, south africa, uganda, latin america, caribbean region

Abstract: Challenges facing women in politics and the impact of women in the political process are analysed, drawing on case studies from India, South Africa, Uganda, Latin American and the Caribbean. Conclusions and recommendations of women's participation in local government structures are presented.

URL: http://www.undp.org/governance/docs/Gender-Pub-21stcentury.pdf

Document type: Portal