Political Parties In Africa Through A Gender Lens

Author : Rumbidzai A. Kandawasvika-Nhundu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9187729059

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Political Parties in Africa Through a Gender Lens by Rumbidzai A. Kandawasvika-Nhundu Pdf

One of the persistent democratic deficits throughout the world is women’s lack of influence in politics. In relation to political parties in particular, the voice of women in decision-making remains insufficient, and, in some cases, is nonexistent. This report is based on the findings of a two-year project implemented by International IDEA, aimed at analyzing the commitments of political parties to gender equality in 33 countries in Africa. One of the key findings from this research is that, although political parties’ constitutions and manifestos contain general gender equality commitments, their utility is limited by the lack of concrete measures to ensure that commitments are translated into effective actions and outcomes.

Author : T. Oladejo
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789785864953

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Gender Politics and Governance in Africa by T. Oladejo Pdf

Good governance is an index of human development. What constitutes good governance is holistic and gender issues are key components in the formation and practice of governance. In pre-colonial Africa, governance is inclusive of men and women. In the pre-colonial era, it could be argued that women had spheres of power and powerlessness. In most post-colonial societies of Africa, it is a rarity to accord women positions in government. Yet, the United Nations Conferences held in Copenhagen (1980), Nairobi (1985), Beijing (1995) and New York (2000), all had drafts and resolutions to change inequalities and vulnerabilities women encounter in public and private spaces. What are the issues to understand in the inclusion or exclusion of women in governance of African states and societies? This book explicates the experiential issues in gender, politics and governance. The 'known' are the stereotypes accorded to women as weak and unfit to take strategic roles in public life. Scholars across disciplines have debunked this perception. The known constantly linger in perpetuity because the development plans of African states fail to understand what it takes to have women empowered in all ramifications.

Author : Rose Shayo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123512092

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Women Participation in Party Politics During the Multiparty Era in Africa by Rose Shayo Pdf

Author : Funmi Soetan,Bola Akanji
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781498593250

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Through the Gender Lens by Funmi Soetan,Bola Akanji Pdf

Sustainable development is now intricately linked not just to economic growth, but more importantly, to the quality of life of people in terms of their social status, political participation, cultural freedom, environmental justice and inclusive development. For previously colonized nations like Nigeria, these linkages are believed to have been influenced by the legacies of colonial rule, positively or otherwise. Through the Gender Lens: A Century of Social and Political Development in Nigeria looks at how colonialism has enabled or hindered the roles of the state in promoting inclusive development in general, and gender equality, in particular, in the process of nation building. In this edited volume, scholars analyze a host of policies, strategies and programs, as well as empirical evidence, to expose how types of governance — from direct colonial rule in the country from 1914, through her independence in 1960, a Republic in 1963, and to different post-independence governance periods — have influenced gender relations, and the impacts of these on Nigerian women. Diverse sectoral perspectives from education, health, culture, environment, and especially politics, are presented to explain the level of attainment (or otherwise) of gender equality and the implications for Nigeria’s road to sustainable development. The emphasis on the role of the state in development particularly indicts the social and political domains of governance. Hence, the main focus of inquiry in the volume. In its twelve chapters, the authors analyze available data and other information to draw relevant conclusions, identify lessons of experience, including from some cross-country comparisons, and make concrete recommendations for more gender-inclusive systems of governance in the next century of Nigeria’s nationhood.

Author : Colleen Lowe Morna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114900330

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Ringing Up the Changes by Colleen Lowe Morna Pdf

Author : Glenda Fick,Sheila Meintjes,Mary Simons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Constitutional amendments
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113305960

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One Woman, One Vote by Glenda Fick,Sheila Meintjes,Mary Simons Pdf

Author : Japhet Biegon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Democracy
ISBN : UIUC:30112117401247

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Gender Equality and Political Processes in Kenya by Japhet Biegon Pdf

Chapter One: Gender equality in political processes: An introduction / by Japhet Biegon. Chapter Two: Women and political inclusion in Kenya: a historical overview, 1963 - 2016 / by Effie Owuor. Chapter Three: The quest for equal gender representation in Kenya's Parliament: past and present challenges / by Patricia Kameri-Mbote. Chapter Four: The path towards inclusive democracy in Kenya / by Katindi Sivi-Njonjo. Chapter Five: The role of political parties in promoting women's political participation / by Dickson Omondi. Chapter Six: The roots and effects of electoral sexual and gender-based violence on women's political participation in Kenya / by J Osogo Ambani. Chapter Seven: Beyond Kenya: The impact of Article 9 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa on women's political participation in Africa / by Osai Ojigho.

Author : Asha K. Elkarib
Publisher : International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789176714416

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Gender Assessment of Political Parties’ Internal Regulations in Sudan by Asha K. Elkarib Pdf

Political parties are considered gatekeepers for women’s access to political positions, as they play an important role in institutionalizing women’s inclusion in politics. Ensuring that political parties in Sudan play an active role in the advancement of gender equality and the enhancement of women’s political participation is particularly important as Sudan prepares for its transition to democracy. This Report examines political parties’ internal policies and structures and their impact on women’s access to positions of power and decision-making at all levels, starting from within the political parties themselves. By scrutinizing parties’ constitutions, manifestos and various policy documents, the report highlights how women participate in political parties and the extent to which political parties support gender equality.

Author : Commonwealth Secretariat
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781849291781

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A Handbook for Gender-Inclusive Elections in Commonwealth Africa by Commonwealth Secretariat Pdf

A Handbook for Gender-Inclusive Elections in Commonwealth Africa: Achieving 50:50 by 2030 reviews the systems, legislation and best practice that will need to be implemented and effectively monitored to get more women into politics and help to realise Sustainable Development Goal 5 – achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Author : International IDEA
Publisher : International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789176713976

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Women’s Political Participation: Africa Barometer 2021 by International IDEA Pdf

African countries are still far from achieving women’s equal and effective participation in political decision-making. Women constitute only 24 per cent of the 12,113 parliamentarians in Africa, 25 per cent in the lower houses, and 20 per cent in the upper houses of parliament. While local government is often hailed as a training ground for women in politics, women constitute a mere 21 per cent of councillors in the 19 countries for which complete data could be obtained. The Barometer is a key resource of the consortium Enhancing the Inclusion of Women in Political Participation in Africa (WPP) which aims to provide legislators and policymakers with data to assess progress in women’s political participation over time.

Author : Saskia Brechenmacher,Katherine Mann
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780197694282

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Aiding Empowerment by Saskia Brechenmacher,Katherine Mann Pdf

Today, gender equality is widely seen as a critical dimension of democracy. Over the past three decades, the United States and other donor governments have spent millions on aid programs that seek to advance women's equal political participation and leadership around the world. What do these assistance programs consist of, and how effective have they been? In Aiding Empowerment, Saskia Brechenmacher and Katherine Mann take a critical look at this growing field of international aid and policy action. Drawing on research in Kenya, Nepal, Morocco, and Myanmar, they examine the varied methods aid providers use to challenge patriarchal political structures and support local reformers, identify persisting challenges and promising innovations, and make practical recommendations for reform.

Author : Kenneth Kalu,Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso,Toyin Falola
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351363716

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Africa’s Big Men by Kenneth Kalu,Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso,Toyin Falola Pdf

This book spotlights, analyzes and explains varying forms and patterns of state-society relations on the African continent, taking as point of departure the complexities created by the emergence, proliferation and complicated interactions of so-called ‘big men’ across Africa's fifty-four states. The contributors interrogate the evolution of Africa’s big men; the role of the big men in Africa’s political and economic development; and the relationship between the state, the big men and the citizens. Throughout the chapters the contributors engage with a number of questions from different disciplinary and methodological orientations. How did these states evolve to exhibit various deformities in their composition, functioning and in their relations with the societies that they govern? What roles did Atlantic and other slavery and European colonialism play in creating states that are unable to display the right and good relationships with citizens in civil society? Why did these forms of predatory state-society relations continue to thrive in Africa after the end of Atlantic slave trade and subsequent colonialism? Why did the emerging African leaders at independence fail to effectively dismantle the structures of exploitation and expropriation that were the defining features of slavery and colonialism? Who are Africa’s ‘big men’, and what are their trajectories? This book is essential reading for all students and scholars of African politics, public policy and administration, political economy, and democratisation.

Author : Francis Onditi,Josephine Odera
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030710958

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Understanding Violence Against Women in Africa by Francis Onditi,Josephine Odera Pdf

This textbook provides students across Social Sciences, Humanities, Politics, and International Studies with an in-depth understanding of the issues, policies, and strategies for addressing the symptoms and root causes of violence against women (VAW) in sub-Saharan Africa. This text uses the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) on Women, Peace and Security in Eastern and Southern Africa as a framework to present the causes and impacts of VAW and to trace the journey of sub-Saharan African countries toward gender equality. It also provides an overview of the policy and legislative frameworks that underpin the progress, challenges, and achievements of addressing VAW based on four key pillars: prevention, protection, participation, and relief and recovery. Chapters provide a wealth of knowledge, as the book draws on academic literature; national, regional, and international legislations; and data collected from field research, and makes use of end-of-chapter discussion questions and quick study guides. Students will come away equipped with the tools, resources, and knowledge necessary to address and fix VAW in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

Author : Kelechi A. Kalu,George Klay Kieh Jr.
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781793643131

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Peacebuilding in Africa by Kelechi A. Kalu,George Klay Kieh Jr. Pdf

Peacebuilding in Africa: The Post-Conflict State and Its Multidimensional Crises argues that building enduring peace in post-conflict states in Africa requires comprehensive, state-specific approaches that address the multidimensional crises that generated civil conflict and instabilities in these countries. Contributors examine states such as Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Sudan to demonstrate that peacebuilding projects in each of these states must address the cultural, economic, political, and social root causes of their respective underlying civil conflicts. In addition, contributors prove that peacebuilding projects must be shaped by the centrality of human security: the respect for ethno-cultural diversity, the advancement of human material well-being, the protection of political rights and civil liberties, and the redesigning of the military and security architecture to ensure the safety of all citizens from both internal and external threats.

Author : Anne Marie Goetz,Shireen Hassim
Publisher : Zed Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1842771477

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No Shortcuts to Power by Anne Marie Goetz,Shireen Hassim Pdf

Whatever other shortcomings of representative democracy may be apparent in our world today, one issue that clearly remains only partially resolved is the participation and policy impact of one half of the population--women. This comparative study examines this issue in the context of two African countries, South Africa and Uganda, both of which have accomplished much more at the level of women's political participation than most African or indeed other countries.