01/22/2013
In Burkina Faso, where women have traditionally been left out of politics, NDI and other organizations have helped give women a stronger voice by educating them about the political process. NDI’s programs focus on increasing the number of women who run for office, and helping them learn how to govern once they are elected.
Aminata Kassé, NDI resident director for Burkina Faso, said that “'the newly elected women have been better at integrating women’s needs in politics, as well as access to micro-credit, access to clean water and at creating markets to sell locally grown vegetables.’”
“Events in recent years have led to a general change of attitude towards female politicians in Burkina Faso. People in the rural areas have seen positive results under female leadership and a greater number of women are climbing the political hierarchy. The NDI’s work has only just begun.”
01/22/2013
In Burkina Faso, where women have traditionally been left out of politics, NDI and other organizations have helped give women a stronger voice by educating them about the political process. NDI’s programs focus on increasing the number of women who run for office, and helping them learn how to govern once they are elected.
Aminata Kassé, NDI resident director for Burkina Faso, said that “'the newly elected women have been better at integrating women’s needs in politics, as well as access to micro-credit, access to clean water and at creating markets to sell locally grown vegetables.’”
“Events in recent years have led to a general change of attitude towards female politicians in Burkina Faso. People in the rural areas have seen positive results under female leadership and a greater number of women are climbing the political hierarchy. The NDI’s work has only just begun.”