Title: Why women succeed in local politics : the role of the informal to access leadership positions in Tanzania

Authors: Francis, Annie

Place: The Hague

Publisher: SNV Netherlands development organisation

Year: 2007

Journal: SNV publications

Volume: H0702-03

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, decentralization in government, governance, political representation, women in politics, community participation, tanzania

Abstract: Local government reform in Tanzania focuses on good governance and decentralization to strengthen decision making at the district level. Women are seriously underrepresented. It was found that a history of community activism and leadership had a positive effect on the formal party selection process.

URL: http://www.snvworld.org/en/Documents/Knowledge%20Publications/SNV_series_03_Tanzania_Women_politics_leadership.pdf

Document type: Portal