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Women in Local Development

Local governance is not limited to the provision of local needs but is an instrument for the engagement of the community in civic affairs. Within this context, women's representation in policy-making bodies is vital since it contributes to redefine political priorities by placing new items on the political agenda, as well as, new perspectives on mainstream political issues