Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Inclusive citizenship research project : methodology

Castillejo, Clare | 2009
  • Author(s): Castillejo, Clare
  • Publisher: Fundaciَn para las relaciones internacionales y el diلlogo exterior (FRIDE)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: civil and political rights, governance, local government, development policy
This methodology was designed to inform country level research on how donors can support the development of inclusive citizenship in contexts where the political and social exclusion of some groups has been a major driver of state fragility.

Women's political participation and influence in Sierra Leone

Castillejo, Clare | 2009
  • Author(s): Castillejo, Clare
  • Publisher: Fundaciَn para las relaciones internacionales y el diلlogo exterior (FRIDE)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: women, political participation, sierra leone
The extent to which women in post-conflict Sierra Leone are able to participate in politics, the barriers that they face in doing this, and the outcomes of increased female political participation are examined. Recommendations are made on how Sierra Leone’s donors can support women’s involvement.

Strengthening women's citizenship in the context of state-building : the experience of Sierra Leone

Castillejo, Clare | 2008
  • Author(s): Castillejo, Clare
  • Publisher: Fundaciَn para las relaciones internacionales y el diلlogo exterior (FRIDE)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: women's rights, civil and political rights, political participation, nation building, sierra leone
This paper explores how state-building processes in Sierra Leone can offer opportunities to strengthen women’s citizenship and influence over the decision-making structures which affect their lives.

Decentralization and promotion of women's rights in Nepal : exploring constraints, opportunities and intervention avenues : final scientific report

Chhetri, Ram Bahadur | 2008]
  • Author(s): Chhetri, Ram Bahadur
  • Publisher: Forest resources studies and action team (Forest action), Nepal [etc.
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: women, popular participation, political representation, political participation, decentralization in government, women's rights, nepal
This research examines the effectiveness of women’s participation in the context of state decentralization in Nepal. In particular, the study examines four different spheres of decentralization: community forestry; irrigation management; community school; and local governance.

Why some women are politically active : the household, public space, and political participation in India

Chhibber, Pradeep | [ca. 2002]
  • Author(s): Chhibber, Pradeep
  • Publisher: University of California. Department of political science
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: women's status, political participation, india
Data from surveys in different states in India are used to argue that women who can negotiate independen space for themselves within the household are more likely participants in political life.
 

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