Title: Towards multiparty system in Uganda : the effect on female representation in politics

Authors: Hanssen, Kari Nordstoga

Place: Bergen

Publisher: Chr. Michelsen institute (CMI)

Year: 2006

Journal: CMI working paper

Volume: WP 2006:9

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Subject: Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: women, political participation, parliamentary government, political parties, political conditions, uganda, africa south of sahara

Abstract: Under the no-party political system in Uganda, women have been elected to parliament and have raised matters important to women. This paper looks at the transition to multiparty politics and explores the negative and positive effects on the political power of Ugandan women.

URL: http://www.cmi.no/pdf/?file=/publications/2006/wp/wp2006-9.pdf

Document type: Portal