Title:
Indian experience of women's quota in local government : implications for future strategies
Authors:
Nanivadekar, Medha
Place:
[New York, NY]
Publisher:
UN. Department of economic and social affairs (DESA)
Year:
2005
PAGE:
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Subject:
Gender, Citizenship and Governance
Keywords:
women, affirmative action programmes, political participation, panchayat, local government, india
Abstract:
The implementation of women's quota's in local government (panchayat) in India is studied. Findings reveal that quotas alone do not guarantee effective political participation of women. Recommendations for improving the implementation of women's quota and for complementary actions are made.
URL:
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/egm/eql-men/docs/EP.8_rev.pdf
Document type:
Portal