Parties not taking sufficient action to ensure 33pc representation of women: Study
Source: The Finantial Express
Although a significant number of people in the society are aware of the provision requiring 33 per cent women’s representation within political parties by 2030, they believe that political parties are not taking sufficient action to fulfil this obligation, according to a study.
The study found that 87.3 per cent of respondents are aware of the provision requiring 33 per cent women’s representation within political parties.
Among those surveyed, 72 per cent stated that the provision is not being effectively implemented. Stakeholders also expressed mixed views regarding the role and institutional capacity of the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) in monitoring and enforcing compliance with the RPO.
“Only 1.4 per cent of respondents believe that the Election Commission has adequate capacity to ensure implementation of the provision, while 9.9 per cent consider its capacity to be partially sufficient.”
Although a significant number of people in the society are aware of the provision requiring 33 per cent women’s representation within political parties by 2030, they believe that political parties are not taking sufficient action to fulfil this obligation, according to a study.
The study found that 87.3 per cent of respondents are aware of the provision requiring 33 per cent women’s representation within political parties.
Among those surveyed, 72 per cent stated that the provision is not being effectively implemented. Stakeholders also expressed mixed views regarding the role and institutional capacity of the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) in monitoring and enforcing compliance with the RPO.
“Only 1.4 per cent of respondents believe that the Election Commission has adequate capacity to ensure implementation of the provision, while 9.9 per cent consider its capacity to be partially sufficient.”