LOG6313: GENDER ISSUES IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE

Brief description of aims and content

The module deals with gender-related issues (men and women) but pay more attention to women’s interest. Without women’s needs and interests being taken into account, without opportunity for them to participate in and influence decision-making, development interventions and planning will not achieve sustainable results. For reasons of justice, efficiency and diversity, and to change the political system women’s active participation is essential. With a more human and gender-sensitive political approach citizens get more confidence in politics. Gender-sensitive local governance is intended to increase women's participation in politics, not only in formal political structures but also the civic engagement in politics; strengthen gender-awareness and capacities among women and men politicians and civil servants; deliver services that addresses the specific needs and interests of women and men in the community, which requires engendered economic development, development planning and resources allocation; and create awareness of women’s rights.