Women Traditional Leaders
Women and Political Participation in Africa: A Comparative Study of the Representation and Role of Female Chiefs.
In this project, a mixed-methods approach is adopted to comparatively study women’s representation in the institution of chieftaincy and their influence on women’s rights and wellbeing in Botswana, Ghana, Liberia, and South Africa.
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Women Traditional Leaders
Women and Political Participation in Africa: A Comparative Study of the Representation and Role of Female Chiefs.
In this project, a mixed-methods approach is adopted to comparatively study women’s representation in the institution of chieftaincy and their influence on women’s rights and wellbeing in Botswana, Ghana, Liberia, and South Africa.
Focus of the Project
The study probes if and how women in government have supported women in their efforts to become chief. In each country, the research team will conduct interviews, a survey, and focus group discussions in four communities, two with female chiefs, and two without.
Project Implementation Period
The project implementation period is three years. Implementation commenced April, 2019 and is expected to be completed by April, 2022.
