Southern Africa \ Women in local government
Gender equity is a priority for CLGF members and the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth is working towards gender equity and has set a target of a minimum of 30 per cent of women in public life – both in elected leadership positions and administration – including at the local level. A key focus is developing strategies to increase women's participation in decision making.
Sub-topics:
- Engaging women in consultation and planning
- Gender mainstreaming in service delivery
- Women as local government leaders
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Overcoming Political Exclusion: Strategies for marginalized groups to successfully engage in political decision-making
This publication identifies hurdles preventing marginalized people from taking active part in customary and democratic decision-making. It highlights strategies for managing transition from political exclusion to inclusion and identifies lessons that could be adopted by marginalized groups. Drawing on experience from 38 case studies, the publication describes how different marginalized groups have worked to overcome barriers to their participation in political decision-making.
Author: Julian Smith, Jenny Hedström Publisher: International IDEA Publication year: 2016
Constitution Assessment for Women’s Equality
Gender equality is a cornerstone of a democratic and just society, and International IDEA is committed to supporting democratic processes that empower women. The constitution-building process provides an extraordinary opportunity for women and gender-equality advocates to participate in the framing of democratic institutions. The Constitution Assessment for Women’s Equality helps users analyse a constitution or draft constitution from the perspective of the substantive equality of women. Using a series of questions, short explanations and example provisions from constitutions around the world, the Assessment guides you through an examination of the most critical constitutional issues that affect women’s rights and gender equality. This Assessment is designed for gender-equality advocates as well as those who are engaging in the topic of women’s constitutional rights for the first time, whether as members of a constituent assembly, constitutional drafters, civil society members or concerned individuals. Since gender equality affects the quality of democracy and society as a whole, the Assessment is a resource for both men and women.
Author: International IDEA Publisher: International IDEA Publication year: 2016
New century local government commonwealth perspectives
Author: Edited by Graham Sansom, Peter McKinlay Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat Publication year: 2013
Review of the commonwealth local government good practice scheme
Author: Rachael Duchnowski Publisher: University of Technology Sydney Press Publication year: 2012
Role of local government in Botswana for effective service delivery: challenges, prospects and lessons
Author: Keshav C. Sharma Publisher: University of Technology Sydney Press Publication year: 2010