Title: Women as political actors : formal criteria and informal dynamics in electing women councillors in Niger

Authors: Tegels, José and Abdou, Maïmouna

Place: The Hague

Publisher: SNV Netherlands development organisation

Year: 2007

Journal: SNV publications

Volume: H0702-04

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: women, empowerment, women in politics, decentralization in government, municipal government, elections, niger

Abstract: A quota system for women was used in the municipal council elections in Niger to enhance the representation of women councillors. This demonstrates that the decentralization process can provide women with a better access to local politics.

URL: http://www.search4dev.nl/document/115688

Document type: Portal