Following Rwanda: Women in African Governments

[Jacaylbaro]

Here is an informative post on women (in Rwanda and Angola) with national leadership roles. THIS POST comes from Cho, the Zambian Economist.

 

I agree with Cho and think that if the same thing were done throughout the continent, such that the percentage of women MP's reflected their population percentages instead of a finite 30%, that this would have a very lasting and positive effect on the continent's continued development.

 

 

 

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"Angola is the latest country to follow Rwanda's example with implementation of the 30% rule in the upcoming elections - a third of candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections are female, thanks to the government quota - read more here .

 

The impact of the 30% rule on Rwanda is unclear, but the latest report suggests that the high presence of women in the Rwandan parliament has led to positive policy outcomes for children."

[Khalid2]

Rwanda have high Percentage of Women in Leadership.somalia women hears this news next time they demand 40%. imagine Ragii are victims of jago and the women in somalia are jagodoon.

[Dhagax-Tuur]

Given that African men (most of them) have failed the continent and its people, I believe, it's high time women are given a chance at top jobs.

 

Look at Liberia and that fine President ma'am. From few tv excerpts that i've seen, she seemed well-rooted and collected fine lady. I also believe, even though, I am not sure that her Finance minister is also a lady. So there you are....Liberia hasn't been on the news negatively lately. Quite an accomplishment, I would say.

[Blessed]

Not many educated women in Somalia and those who are don't want to get their hands dirty. So, we're stuck with pregnant looking cretinous odayaal.

[Cara.]

^You know, they shouldn't have to be more educated or qualified than the odayaal. I say the ayeeyos should demand seats in governments. They are sure to have a positive impact.