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Monday, August 20, 2007
Report / White Paper
Women, Political Parties and Electoral Systems in Latin America
This case study from International IDEA analyses how political parties and electoral systems shape women’s opportunities to gain access to power in Latin America.It also compares the impact of quotas and electoral rules on women's political...
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Thursday, August 09, 2007
Guide / Training Material
Gender Responsive Budgeting in Practice: A Training Manual
This manual specifically seeks to build understanding of gender responsive budgeting as a tool for promoting gender equity, accountability to women’s rights as well as efficiency and transparency in budget policies and processes. It adds value to...
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
News Story
Women in the Americas: Paths to Political Power
As part of the Round-table launched by the Inter-American Development Bank, several women political leaders in Latin-America and the Caribbean gathered together to discuss several aspects of change underway in the region in regards to equity,...
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
Women political leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean discuss their experience and challenges at IDB meeting
As part of the Round-table launched by the Inter-American Development Bank, several women political leaders in Latin-America and the Caribbean gathered together to discuss several aspects of change underway in the region in regards to equity,...
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Report / White Paper
Have Women Progressed? Latin American Index of Fulfilled Commitment 1995-2003
This report summarizes the Latin American Index of Fulfilled Commitment (IFC) and includes a measurement of the index from 1995 to 2003 in 18 countries of the region. The information presented in the IFC reveals progress and setbacks regarding...
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Guide / Training Material
Promoting Gender Equality in New Aid Modalities and Partnerships
This paper identifies an initial set of considerations to ensure that gender equality is central to the aid effectiveness agenda. It is intended for policy makers currently adjusting to the new aid modalities; women's rights advocates at the...
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Monday, February 19, 2007
Academic Paper / Article
Enhancing Women's Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-conflict Countries: Post-election Support
This paper is based on the experiences of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its programme to provide support to women in parliaments of post-conflict countries. It focuses on the question of post election support and assesses the challenges...
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Friday, February 16, 2007
Report / White Paper
Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns in the Americas
The general objective of this study is to gather, systematise, analyse and disseminate in one single text, the main characteristics –both formal and actual– of political funding systems in the 18 countries it covered. Furthermore, it aims to find,...
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
Case Study
The Implementation of Quotas: Latin American Experiences
This case study documents the results of a workshop that brought together researchers and practitioners to collect country- and region-specific information on quota implementation and enforcement in Latin America. It provides an overview of the...
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
Report / White Paper
Women's Political Participation and Good Governance: 21st Century Challenges
This report explores the various aspects of gender issues in political participation and governance. It analyzes the impact of women as agents of change in the political process, reviews key challenges in this area, and suggests strategies for...
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Monday, February 12, 2007
Academic Paper / Article
Institutional Mechanisms for the Advancement of Women in the Caribbean Regional Assessment
This paper reviews the extent to which national institutions and agencies in the Caribbean region have implemented adequate institutional and structural changes to facilitate the advancement of women. It provides an overview of the achievements made...
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Monday, February 12, 2007
Academic Paper / Article
Women in Power and Decision-Making in the Caribbean
This paper examines the range of actions/strategies taken to advance the agenda of the Beijing Platform for Action in the Caribbean region. It focuses particularly on the advancement of women in power and decision-making positions within...
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Monday, February 12, 2007
Guide / Training Material
CEDAW Made Easy: Question & Answer Booklet
This booklet provides an overview of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and raises awareness of the rights to which women are entitled under CEDAW. The purpose of this publication is...
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