Friday, 30 January 2009 03:52
People misunderstand gender and governance to mean solely the participation of women in politics: "It is about decision-making on the policies and laws for both genders but especially those that enable women to reach higher positions of decision making." as an issue of empowerment for development. Gender and governance in any country should focus on four areas; one is participation of both men and women in issues of governance; two, legal and institutional frameworks that guide and direct participation; three is the need for proper distribution of resources and mobilization of resources and finally the need for institutional mechanisms that monitor the implementation of the programmes all aimed at raising the level of participation by the under-privileged or marginalised groups in the society.
we appreciate the effort of G 10 but ...
Thats was a first one for Kenya!!!
Thats was a first one for Kenya!!!