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Women and Local Self Governance In An Indian Context

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June 4, 2007

Women and Local Self Governance In An Indian Context

This report discusses women's role in local government in India. It provides a historical background for the Panchayat Raj, or Indian village councils, and discusses women's participation in such councils. It also details the role of Mahila Rajsatta Andolan, a campaign for women in governance, in furthering women's empowerment.

Resource type
Report / White Paper
Attachments
women-local-self-governance-in-indian-context_1.doc
Region
India
Theme
Capacity Building
Women's Leadership
Local Government
Publisher
Women's Environment and Development Organization
Link
http://tinyurl.com/2ensdz
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This report discusses women's role in local government in India. It provides a historical background for the Panchayat Raj, or Indian village councils, and discusses women's participation in such councils. It also details the role of Mahila Rajsatta Andolan, a campaign for women in governance, in furthering women's empowerment.

Resource type
Report / White Paper
Attachments
women-local-self-governance-in-indian-context_1.doc
Region
India
Theme
Capacity Building
Women's Leadership
Local Government
Publisher
Women's Environment and Development Organization

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