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The Global Gender Gap Report 2010
Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and CIS, Global Index, Governance and Gender, Latin America and the Carribean, Civil SocietyThe Global Gender Gap Index,1 introduced by the World Economic Forum in 2006, is a framework for capturing the magnitude and scope of gender-based disparities and tracking their progress.The Index benchmarks national gender gaps on economic, political, education- and health- based criteria, and provides country rankings that allow for effective comparisons across regions and income...
Women’s engagement with political parties in contemporary Africa: reflections on Uganda’s experience
Africa, Governance and Gender, Report, Civil SocietyThis paper reviews and reflects on the experience of women’s political engagement in contemporary Uganda after the introduction of multiparty competitive elections in 2006. While the paper explores the recent political changes in Uganda and the experiences of women, it places this in a comparative context, by reflecting briefly on the experiences of other selected countries on the...
Household surveys - Andean & African experiences (PPT)
Africa, Governance and Gender, Latin America and the Carribean, Presentation, Civil SocietyPower point presentation presented by Javier Herrera, Francois Roubaud & Mireille Razafindrakoto at the International workshop on engendering and empowering governance indicators in New Delhi, 20-22 April, 2005. See also website page.
African and Andean Surveys (PPT)
Africa, Governance and Gender, Latin America and the Carribean, Presentation, Civil SocietyPower point presentation presented by Javier Herrera, Francois Roubaud & Mireille Razafindrakoto at the International workshop on engendering and empowering governance indicators in New Delhi, 20-22 April, 2005. See also website page.
Women's political participation and influence in Sierra Leone
Africa, Governance and Gender, Report, Civil SocietyGender relations in Sierra Leone are extremely unequal and Sierra Leonean women face high levels of exclusion, violence and poverty. In this context, this paper will seek to explore the extent to which women in Sierra Leone are able to participate in and influence both formal and informal politics, the barriers that they face in doing this, and the outcomes of women...
Women’s rights in the Middle East and North Africa 2010
Africa, Arab States, Book, Governance and Gender, Civil SocietyThis report summarizes the main findings of the 2010 edition of "Women's Rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The country reports presented in the edition detail how women continue to face systematic discrimination in both laws and social customs. Deeply entrenched societal norms, combined with conservative interpretations of Islamic law, continue...
Politics women's representation in Sudan
Africa, Civil Society, Governance and Gender, Report, Civil SocietyWomen’s political participation is regarded as not only desirable but vital to the advancement of gender equality. In light of this, this report explores women’s representation in Sudan. The report also gives details about 'Sudanese Women’s Movement: A Historical Overview'; 'Women’s Representation in Post-Conflict Contexts: the theoretical backdrop to...
Assessing women’s political party programmes: best practices and recommendations
Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and CIS, Governance and Gender, Guide / Manual / Indicators, Political Parties, Civil SocietyThis handbook presents the specific elements and approaches that are most effective in encouraging women’s participation and leadership in political parties. The handbook draws mainly on NDI’s programmes to integrate and advance women within political parties and promote women’s political participation. However, the information gathered in this assessment...
Gender Disparities in Africa’s Labor Market
Africa, Book, Governance and Gender, Governance and MDG, Inter-Governmental Organization, Civil SocietyThe book, “Gender Disparities in Africa's Labor Market,” analyzes household survey data from 18 African countries to establish gender dynamics that impact work-related indicators such as employment, unemployment, sector of activity, and pay gap. Gender equality is one of the Millennium Development Goals and a key target laid out by many African governments in their...
Africa Progress Report 2010
Africa, Conflict, Governance and Gender, Governance and MDG, Public Administration, Report, Civil SocietyAfrica Progress Panel members Kofi Annan, Peter Eigen, Linah Mohohlo and Olusegun Obasanjo launched the Africa Progress Report 2010 on 25 May 2010 in Johannesburg. The landmark publication analyses the continent’s progress and issues key recommendations to African leaders and its international partners. The report was launched in coordination with the launch of ONE's 2010 DATA Report...