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Participation of Women in Political Life at the Local Level in Greece: Study and Policy Advice

Literature Item

Author Information:

Name: Centre of Expertise for Good Governance

Email: None

Website: https://www.coe.int/en/web/good-governance/centre-of-expertise

Abstract:

This document by the explores the challenges that women elected officials and in public administration face (particularly, in positions of responsibility) in the local and regional governments in Greece. For that purpose, it engaged with elected men and women who serve as Governors, Mayors, regional and municipal councilors, with men and women who serve as administrative staff in local and regional government bodies, as well as with representatives who work in relevant national institutions. Furthermore, it looks at the institutional and legal frameworks and mechanisms that are currently in place in Greece to promote gender mainstreaming at the local and regional level, and explored how they are implemented and operating. The Centre also analysed how Inter-Municipal Cooperation (IMC) could support promoting gender mainstreaming across the municipal borders with a view to providing better services to men and women living in the respective municipalities and regions. The study aims at identifying patterns, challenges, and opportunities in the participation of women in political life at the local level in Greece. Moreover, it focuses on the potential role of Inter-Municipal Cooperation (IMC) arrangements to promote gender equality and gender mainstreaming policies at local level. In particular, the Study and Policy Advice aims to contribute to: empowering of elected women and women in public administration at the municipal and regional level; Increasing the participation of women in political life at the municipal and regional level; exploring the nexus between gender equality and good governance; and exploring the potential of IMC in promoting gender mainstreaming.

Keywords:

public administration, local power, regional power, gender mainstreaming, political life

Dates:

May 26, 2021 - None

Source Specificity:

Initiative/Practice/Project/Programme/Case Studies, Public Policy Document

Website:

https://rm.coe.int/final-study-and-policy-advice-participation-of-women-in-political-life/1680a29e07

Power Domains:

Political

Methods Tools:

Gender Training, Awareness-raising, Monitoring, Benchmarking

Country:

GR

City:

Strasbourg

Implementation Scale:

national

Language:

English

Other Links:

https://rm.coe.int/final-study-and-policy-advice-participation-of-women-in-political-life/1680a29e07