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Designing Better Quotas, Building Stronger Legislatures

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October 4, 2013

Designing Better Quotas, Building Stronger Legislatures

Quotas – whether mandatory, legislated or voluntary – continue to be one of the most effective means for increasing the number of women both in political parties and elective office. In 2012, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, women won 24 percent of seats in countries using legislated quotas, but only 12 percent of seats in countries where no quotas were used. While the National Democratic Institute (NDI) does not have an official stance on quotas, our programs are often involved either directly or tangentially with affirmative action policies, such as providing assistance for the development of legislation or helping stakeholders understand how to comply with quota requirements.

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Quotas – whether mandatory, legislated or voluntary – continue to be one of the most effective means for increasing the number of women both in political parties and elective office. In 2012, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, women won 24 percent of seats in countries using legislated quotas, but only 12 percent of seats in countries where no quotas were used. While the National Democratic Institute (NDI) does not have an official stance on quotas, our programs are often involved either directly or tangentially with affirmative action policies, such as providing assistance for the development of legislation or helping stakeholders understand how to comply with quota requirements.

We invite you to read the full document written by our partner, NDI

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NDI