This paper analyzes the consideration of gender issues by political parties in Latin America and assesses circumstances under which political parties best incorporate gender demands.

This report assesses women's membership of political parties in Tanzania, and women's historical and current participation in party politics. It also describes the processes for nomination of presidential and parliamentary candidates in Tanzania, the impact of quotas for women in parliament in Selected African countries, and recommendations for addressing the existing gender imbalances.

This consolidated response analyses what a gender equality policy means and the key steps as well as concrete measures for developing a political party gender equality policy.