POL 501 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Sub-Saharan Africa, Malalai Of Maiwand, Monetarism
11 Dec 2016
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Some of what we have seen in northern africa is also true for sub-saharan governments [30%]. Why the success here? judiciary representation [with rwanda at 64%]. Africa, but the two also have unique characteristics. With 20% of all cabinet positions and other key positions, including the. Since 1990 political representation has tripled for women [from 8% to 23%] Six countries in this region are in the top (cid:884)(cid:882) in women(cid:495)s parliamentary. This region also has the world(cid:495)s highest percentage of women in local. )nternational, regional and domestic women(cid:495)s movements e. g. the un world. Gender quotas have helped, but only by 10%. Conferences on women [a key mobilizer]; regional development groups and unions [particularly helpful for s. african women bc other unions are male dominated], and the african union [all except morocco] advocating and using quotas. In post-conflict countries women reps 25%; in no-conflict countries 14% The association of muslim religion and gender bias does not play out in sub-
