Candidate Selection

Candidates presenting themselves for election are selected from within a party, generally by internal election, nomination or appointment. Most political parties regulate this process, and some stipulate that a certain percentage of candidates for national or local elections must be women. However, candidate selection and women’s participation begins at an earlier stage, as the recruitment and induction of party members can affect future levels of individual participation, influence and leadership. Here you find information on candidate selection mechanisms and how they affect women.

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Consolidated Responses on Independent Women Candidates in Local Elections in Mali

This consolidated response highlights recommendations on how to empower independent women candidates to succeed in elections. These recommendations include providing training sessions, working with civil society organizations, forming women’s caucuses and coalitions, holding public outreach campaigns, and lobbying political parties.

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Consolidated Response on Working with Women Candidates and Women Voters During Elections

This consolidated response highlights tools used to empower women candidates, such as providing training, working with political parties, using affirmative action measures,and holding outreach campaigns. The consolidate response also provides several recommendations on how to reach out to women voters before and during elections, proactively engage women in voter registration, and hold voter education campaigns targeting both women and men.

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